The Suriname Government has revised its COVID-19 Protocols which will now see people traveling there being quarantined for seven days upon arrival.
This is in addition to the established requirement for a negative PCR test, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill.
“Guyanese who plan to travel to Suriname or plan to travel, whether by air or boat, are (advised) that the Suriname Government has put in place new measures because of what’s happening in Suriname in COVID-19, ”Edghill said in a social media announcement.
He noted that there were specific hotels identified for people to use for their quarantine period.
According to reports coming out of the Netherlands, there are more than 9,000 COVID-19 cases and the death toll is over 170.
In addition, Suriname has established a curfew from today, Saturday April 10, 2021 to Friday April 23, 2021 from;
● Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April between 6:00 pm and 5:00 am.
● Monday April 12 to Friday April 16 daily between 20:00 in the evening and 05:00 in the morning.
● Friday April 16 from 8:00 PM FULL DOWN to Monday April 19 until 5:00 AM.
● Monday April 19 to Friday April 23 daily between 20:00 in the evening and 05:00 in the morning.
According to Minister Edghill, this will now see the scheduled flight from Canawaima Ferry Service in Guyana to Suriname on Sunday postponed until Monday.
He reminded that only Guyanese and Suriname can use the ferry service. Diplomats and other officials from international organizations will need special approval to access the ferry service.
See below for the list of approved hotels for mandatory quarantine in Suriname:
