Ministry of Health & Social Development Plan for Escalation of Measures for COVID-19

Stage 0 – No cases in Anguilla

• Emphasis on Hygienic Measures and Public Education 
• Ports Health Screening for passengers from high risk locations
• Quarantine system for persons from high risk locations 
• Closure of Schools
• Discouraging public gatherings 
• Isolation unit readied for critical patients or high risk persons.
• Closure of ports for entry of passengers

Stage 1 –Confirmed Case (Imported) or risk assessment indicates the need to implement stricter measures

• Closure daycare facilities in Anguilla 
• Ban on most public gatherings 
• Emphasis on social distancing measures in public places 
• Restriction on visitors to elder care facilities 
• Restriction on visitors to hospital 
• Self- isolation recommended for all high risk persons
• Work from home as far as practicable (preference given to persons with underlying chronic conditions)

Stage 2 -Confirmed Case (Local Transmission)

• Prohibit ALL Public gatherings [churches included]
• Closure of non-essential workplaces  (including bars) 
• Emphasis on social distancing measures in public places 
• Restriction on visitors to prisons and other residential facilities
• Self-isolation recommended for all sick persons 
• Work from home as far as practicable

Stage 3. Confirmed Cases with evidence of community Transmission 

• Limited hours for certain essential workplaces still open. 
• Persons are required to stay in their home exceptions only made for seeking medical care, food, banking. 
• Restaurants are prohibited from sit-down services.