Bonaire Travel: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

RNCollins · Mar 17, 2020

FAQS on Bonaire Travel: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | Mar 17, 2020

Latest information and FAQs for Bonaire travel

“The Dutch and Island Governments of Bonaire have provided a Frequently Asked Questions on Bonaire Travel, given the recent flight and cruise ship restrictions for entry into Bonaire.

You may read the entire article here: Coronavirus: veelgestelde vragen reisadvies Bonaire, however it is in the Dutch language. We have provided a general translation of this important document below...”

FAQS on Bonaire Travel: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Governments of Bonaire have provided FAQs on Bonaire Travel, given the recent flight restrictions for entry into Bonaire.

www.infobonaire.com

RNCollins · Apr 26, 2020

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) by Bonaire’s Lt. Governor

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) by Bonaire's Lt. Governor

This afternoon, Bonaire's Lt. Governor, Edison Rijna held a press conference to provide an update on Coronavirus on Bonaire.

www.infobonaire.com

by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | Apr 16, 2020

April 16th update on coronavirus (COVID-19) on Bonaire.

“This afternoon, Bonaire’s Lt. Governor, Edison Rijna, and Doctor of Public Health, Dr. Marian Luinstra-Passchi, held a press conference to update the island’s residents about recent developments in the fight against Coronavirus.
Mr. Rijna’s text is related in full below:

Over the past period I have spoken to you more than once, to inform and to call for calmness, togetherness and strength. Today I would like to ask you that again. Bonaire has now entered a different phase, a very special phase. I would like to announce that we have a first positive result. The virus has been found on Bonaire. But I will make a few comments right away.

The positive result is a conclusion of the experts in consultation with the RIVM. A test has been taken several times. Each time the test result came back as not positive, but also not negative. The doctors call that inconclusive, or not conclusive. On the basis of the first test result, Public Health immediately started an investigation into the source. It probably concerns a contact that took place a few weeks ago with someone who has been on Aruba. This contact had mild disease symptoms. After the contact, the person became ill after some time. As a precaution, the person stayed at home voluntarily and was tested recently. There has been little or no contact with other people, but all contacts in the immediate vicinity are being investigated further. In the meantime, the person is doing well. The investigation in addition to the measures already taken, give us good hope that the infection does not further develop. The COVID Drive Thru helps us to investigate the situation further.

So the virus has been found on Bonaire.

In all probability this concerns an import case with a subsequent contamination on Bonaire. The source can be traced. Restrictive and known measures were taken prior to this contamination. Because there is good insight into the origin of the case, and the contacts, it is not necessary to proceed to a lockdown. Nor does it have any consequences for tomorrow’s repatriation flight.

It is important that you continue to comply with the restrictive measures. Keep your distance from each other, but also keep the peace. Do not be tempted into hoarding or panic, that really is not necessary.

Bonaire is resilient. We have already faced so many things. If we work together, we can limit the spread of the virus. I will keep you and my team up to date on the situation. I am counting on you, on your cooperation, and I count on your trust in us and in each other. Together against Corona....”

RNCollins · Apr 26, 2020

Passenger Flight Restrictions to Bonaire Extended
by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | Apr 25, 2020

Extension of the current flight prohibitions in connection with the COVID-19 virus
“Based on current information from RIVM, the Ministries of Infrastructure and Health have decided to extend the applicable restrictions on air traffic with passengers until 15 May 2020 at 6:00 PM (local time).

The flight bans below have been imposed for civil air traffic in the airspace over Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba for air traffic for the purpose of passenger transport.”

Country	Starting Date	Ending Date
EU Countries	14 March, 8:00 PM	15-May
United Kingdom	14 March, 8:00 PM	15-May
Canada	16 March, 8:00 PM	15-May
Colombia	16 March, 8:00 PM	15-May
Dominican Republic	16 March, 8:00 PM	15-May
USA	16 March, 8:00 PM	15-May

RNCollins · May 17, 2020

Flight Restrictions for Bonaire and Other COVID-19 News

by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | May 16, 2020

Flight Restrictions for Bonaire and Other COVID-19 News

Passenger flight restrictions, COVID-19 news, & revised Emergency Ordinance for Bonaire were updated on May 15, 2020.

www.infobonaire.com

“This news update provides information on the passenger flight restrictions enacted on Bonaire as well as other updates related to COVID-19 news on Bonaire.

Update to flight restrictions for Bonaire for passenger flights to and from the island.
In connection with COVID-19, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has extended the passenger flight restrictions to and from the island of Bonaire until 6:00 PM local time on June 15, 2020.

Other COVID-19 related news from Bonaire.

Changes in the Emergency Ordinance of Bonaire.
In his twice-weekly address to the Bonaire community, Lt. Governor Edison Rijna informed the public that there has been a revision to the island’s Emergency Ordinance, as the island begins to relax restrictions made to date. This ordinance allows for the following:

Nightclubs, saunas, and spas are allowed to open as of May 15, under strict conditions.
Swimming pools may also reopen their doors to the public.
Competitions are not allowed, this also applies to children.
Events for which a permit is required, are also prohibited.

The new Emergency Ordinance COVID-19 including the additional eased measures is effective from May 15 up to and including May 31, 2020, under strict conditions. The social distance of 1.5 meters and the gathering of no more than 50 people remain in force. Hygiene measures also still apply: wash your hands well and often, with soap. These rules continue to prevent an uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus. Although the chance is getting smaller, it cannot be entirely excluded that the coronavirus is present on Bonaire.

These steps are in preparation for the mitigating measures that will be taken step by step to be able to recreate some normalcy on the island again and to allow tourism in the long term. Accepting these long-term rules ensures that we are prepared for what – to a small extent – will come our way. The virus will really make its appearance on the island, which is also something that the population must accept. It is important that it can be handled well. By adhering to the hygiene measures and appropriate distance measures, a widespread infection is prevented when the virus enters.”

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RNCollins · Jun 11, 2020

The Re-opening of Bonaire–Additional Details Phase One
by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | Jun 11, 2020

The Re-opening of Bonaire--Additional Details Phase One

The re-opening of Bonaire dictates travel under certain conditions. Bonaire's airspace was closed in March to contain the spread of COVID-19.

www.infobonaire.com

Additional details for Phase One of the Re-opening of Bonaire.

Traveling to Bonaire becomes possible once again under certain conditions.
“Bonaire’s airspace and port were closed in mid-March to contain the spread of COVID-19 to the island. The re-opening of Bonaire can now begin in a limited form starting July 1st, 2020....“