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Update COVID-19 January 10, 2022

ORANJESTAD – Here is the latest hospital almost entered into Code enough) symptoms. After 24 hours without
update on the ongoing COVID situ- Black (where there are not enough • Area Ban 7:00 pm - 5:00 am any symptoms, the person should
ation in Aruba. beds to treat patients), and drastic • Nightlife: Dancing is not permit- complete the form sent by email.
measures were needed to ease ted Those living in the same house as
On January 12 2022, Aruba regis- the surge. • Entertainment: Max 5 musi- the person who tested positive
tered 575 new cases, of which 62 This 5th wave does not require any cians on stage. should quarantine for 5 days, start-
were non-residents. The number drastic measures so far, as there • Gathering Ban: Max. 6 people. ing on the day they had immedi-
of active positive cases is 3.008, are only 21 patients in the hospital • Shopping: 1 person per family ate contact with the person who
whereas the average daily cases of which three are in the ICU and The following measures remain ap- tested positive and should wear
over the past seven days total 793. 19 on the general ward. plicable: masks at all times. The person who
The positivity rate stands at 64%. According to the Prime Minister, • Masks: Use of masks is manda- tested positive must inform oth-
Aruba in the fifth Wave: the current situation at the hospital tory inside at all establishments. ers living in the same home about
In the first wave in March 2021, we is under control. This is the indicator • Alcohol: Ban of alcohol on the positive test result. The isola-
reached 69 confirmed cases. The for the authorities whether to im- public roads: 24 hours. tion and quarantine protocols are
second wave in August 2020 reg- pose more or fewer measures. • Social Distancing: Continue included in the email sent to any-
istered 1630 confirmed cases. The The Prime Minister emphasized that maintaining social distance. one who tests positive. Please be
third wave occurred at the end of they are constantly searching for aware that the DVG will no longer
2020 and caused 700 confirmed the right balance between health- New isolation and quarantine contact those who tested positive
cases but lasted longer. The fourth care and the economy. guidelines or anyone living in the same house-
wave happened in July 2021 with The measures are as follows since The Crisis Team, after thorough hold. The DVG urges those who
1076 registered cases, and the fifth of December 30, 2021 consideration of the different ad- tested positive to complete the
wave started in December 2021. • Curfew: NO Curfew vice and analysis, has changed form that sent by email and to pro-
Hospitalizations: • Closing Time: 12:00 am for all the isolation and quarantine vide information about everyone
In August 2021, COVID-related hos- business for the exception of guidelines. Once a person gets a living in the same home that needs
pitalizations reached an alarming Casino’s which can stay open positive SARS-CoV-2 test result, the to quarantine.
level. The government imposed a till 1:00 am person should isolate for five days
curfew from 10:00 pm - 5:00 am. • Restaurants: Max. 6 people per and avoid contact with others in Exceptions as of Jan 8, 2022
The hospital reached its full ca- table. the household. The five days of iso- Persons that have received the
pacity and had no room to treat • Social Activities and Sports: lation start on the date the person booster shot (so all 3 vaccine shots)
patients injured in car accidents. Max. people: 60 indoors, 75 received the positive test result. and persons that were infected
Consequently many patients were outdoors. If after five days in isolation you still with Covid within past 4 weeks no
sent to Colombia for hospitaliza- • Funerals: Max. people: 75 (if have symptoms, you must continue longer need to quarantine when a
tions. During the 4th wave, the the space is adequately large to isolate until you no longer have housemate tested positive.q
Aqua Grill restaurant:

The taste of New England with Caribbean flair

ORANJESTAD — One thing Classic seafood is mingled Fresh import from Boston
is for certain: Chef Scott with contemporary ideas Aqua Grill flies in their own
Scheuerman and his team resulting in surprising dishes shipments on a weekly
are famous for getting peo- that soon made the restau- basis mostly from Boston
ple hooked, just like the rant a must-dine, confirmed because the price quality
fish on your plate. You will by established travel me- balance is the best, says menu. We present to you for more.
get the taste of home fused dia specialists like Fodor’s the chef. “We are unique in a Raw Bar with among oth-
with Caribbean while din- and Frommer’s. this. Number one priority is ers fresh Oysters on the half About the place
ing in elegance. Scheuer- American-born Scheuer- buying fresh, we mean not Shell, Littleneck Clams, Pe- The glow of Aqua Grill is
man will tell how Aqua Grill man, executive chef of frozen. Our original con- ruvian Ceviche and Lobster obvious by entering the
established its name since Aqua Grill, is thrilled about cept is New England sea- Salad. Steamed Dumplings restaurant. The eclectic of
opening in 2002, and why ‘his restaurant’. “We start- food and we stick to that and Prawns or Steamed a modern and a tradition-
it reaped accolades from ed out as a New England concept. They have a won- Mussels seduce you from al New England fish house
such prestigious travel pub- style seafood restaurant, derful assortment of oysters the open view kitchen. style appeal and the open-
lications as Fodor’s, who patterned after Boston and lobsters as well.” Aqua After that continue your view kitchen adds to the
says, “This hip restaurant is style. But we quickly blend- Grill also offers international gastronomic trip to heaven thrill. It’s clear as water; for
heaven on earth for sea- ed into some Caribbean, fusion type of menu items; with the house specialties sublime seafood in Aruba
food lovers, who will find local flair… if you will. We actually all you wish for is like Main Lobster, steamed go to the island’s premier
fresh fish galore…” Now is do still offer the traditional there. A very balanced or broiled or maybe you seafood restaurant: Aqua
your chance to taste Aqua New England dishes like menu awaits you. “And crave for the best Alaska Grill. This seafood-heaven
Grill’s NEW seasonal menu whole Maine lobster, north- we have options for meat King Crab Legs you have place is already a state-
and create a lifetime culi- ern seafood plates like the lovers and vegetarians/ ever tasted? ment for years with a con-
nary memory. salmon, tuna and swordfish. vegans too. We, however, You haven’t reached sistency in upscale dining
We buy also from the local do not mix it up too much your destination yet be- and top-shelf service. If you
`A Scheuer thing’ fisherman to offer Caribbe- because we believe we do cause there are more main like to savor your seafood,
Secretly, we all know that an dishes like snapper and not want to lose our identity course options to blow you this is your dive in. We prom-
the success of a restaurant grouper which are number as a seafood restaurant,” away: Seared Chilean Sea ise you will get hooked.q
begins in the kitchen. That is one sellers in our restaurant Scheuerman adds. Bass, Cioppino or Black-
where the chef creates his being the most prevalent ened Tuba are just some to Aqua Grill
magic and for Aqua Grill local fishes. Catches like Sublime menu mention. J.E. IrausquinBlvd. 374
the culinary team has won wahoo, mahi mahi and Now is the time to indulge Take a pick out of Aqua Phone: +297-586-5900
an assortment of awards brasil are welcome too, in Aqua Grill’s dinner expe- Grill’s delicious desserts to Fax: +297-586-5901
for their continuous delivery anything that comes out of rience. The established res- finally conclude yes, this Facebook – Instagram –
of `haute-cuisine del mar.’ the water we embrace.” taurant offers a sensational beats it all. We will be back website