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Prohibited by law:

Tourist leaving the island

with seashells, white sand

and corals

ORANJESTAD — For the in order to protect our envi-
last months the customs ronment.
department at the airport
intercepted many tourists The high amount of sea-
leaving the island with sea- shell, sand and corals con-
shells, whiste sand and cor- fiscated is very strange and
als as souvenies. it is suspected that our own
locals are the once selling
Conform the international these to the tourists, which
treaty of CITES and our lo- is unacceptable. surely not a pleasant ex- respect it deserves by pro- want our future genera-
cal law which protects our perience for the tourist. This tecting our environment. tions and visitors to enjoy
Flora & Fauna, it is com- Upon confiscation at the also leads to a negative re- Stop collecting seashells, the beauty of our beaches,
pletetly prohibited to take airport the tourist also fac- action which can put our white sand and corals from shells and corals. Let’s all
any seashell, sand and es a fine that they have to tourism in a negative light. our shores and stop sell- protect what is ours!q
coral outside of Aruba, this pay before leaving. This is Let’s all give nature the ing these to our tourist. We

Covid-19 in Aruba

ORANJESTAD - Nine months Caribbean with the excep- land. 108 residents and 24 Aruba took some additional measurements in order to
after the 1st case of Cov- tion of Venezuela. Rules non-residents. There are stop the spread as quickly as possible.
id-19 hit the island and was and protocols are being re- 6 persons hospitalized of These are the decisions taken by the Government of Aru-
completely shut down for viewed and evaluated on which 2 of them are in the ba up till today:
3.5 months, Aruba’s tourism a daily basis and adapted Intensive care unit. A to- ● Restaurants can now have a maximum of eight
and economy is picking as per current situation by a tal of 55.719 persons have seats per table indoors and 10 per table outdoors. (No
up bit by bit. Borders had crisis team, in order to pro- been tested of which more 14 and 20). Tables must be at least 1.5 meters apart.
been reopened for US Trav- tect each and everyone 28.638 were tested at the Customers need to remain seated and face coverings
elers, Europeans, and as visiting and inhabiting our airport. 45 persons lost the must be worn when standing, going to use the restroom,
per December 1st, 2020 we island. battle against Covid-19. entering and exiting the premises.
welcomed back our visi- Due to the amount of in- ● Bars and rum shops must be closed if they are not
tors of Latin America, South There are currently 132 ac- crease in cases these last offering food
America and the rest of the tive covid cases on the is- days the Government of ● Live music is permitted but now with a maximum
of three musicians inside and outside. Covid protocols
must be followed (no dancing and proper social distanc-
ing) or music will stop. If people start to dance, musicians
and establishments must stop the music immediately.
● In supermarkets and stores only one person per
family can enter and must wear a mask and maintain
social distance.
● Events and family gatherings are limited to a max-
imum of 30 people inside and 60 people outside while
wearing masks, social distancing, and no dancing.
● Funerals are limited to 30 people maximum inside
the building while social distancing and wearing masks.
● For locals who return from traveling abroad, it is
suggested to quarantine for 10 days and even if testing
negative to not gather with other family members for 10
days.
● Curfew is no longer in effect, however you are
not allowed to be on the beach and gathering on public
parking spaces between 12am-5am.
● Restaurants need to be closed at 11:00 pm.
● Masks are now mandatory in all locations (interior)
and also on public transport.

Advice for travelers
Prior to travel, visitors should download the Aruba Depart-
ment of Public Health’s Aruba Health App. A mobile re-
source for information on COVID-19 health procedures
in Aruba, facilitation of the airport health screening, and
faster results for Molecular PCR COVID-19 tests taken in
Aruba.
Also as of November 1, 2020 a flat premium of $30 is ap-
plicable for new insurance policies for travelers over 14
years old. More information on travel and health require-
ments can be found on www.aruba.com.q