Here's a List of All Current Covid-19 Restrictions in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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The Bryan administration has provided a full list of current Covid-19 restrictions in the USVI along with V.I. Dept. of Health guidelines.

"These restrictions and guidelines are current through the 26th Supplemental Executive Order executed on July 26, 2021, and are subject to change pursuant to further orders of the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands or public health orders of the commissioner of Health," the administration said Friday.

Below, the restrictions and D.O.H. guidances:

SOCIAL DISTANCING:

Stand 6 feet away from any person that does not live in your house
When 6 feet not possible, wear your mask

MASK RULE:

Applies to:

Everyone: over 2 years of age
Everyone: Vaxxed or Not Vaxxed
Everyone: who is not in his/her private home or car and
Everyone riding public transportation: buses, taxis, cars for hire, and ferries
Everyone entering a business
Anyone entering or standing inside any bar, restaurant, or nightclub

Wearing of Masks or Facial Covering:

Must cover BOTH the nose and mouth
Wear whenever 6 feet from any person not from your house
Wear whenever entering any business

DO NOT have to wear during active exercise, indoor or outdoor
NO exhalation valves or vents should be on your mask (Ineffective)
NO ski masks and stocking caps allowed

Violation of Mask Rules:

$50 First offense
$100 Each additional offense
Any additional penalties available pursuant to VI Law

MASS GATHERINGS:

NO event is allowed that gathers 100 persons in a single space at the same time (Changes beginning August 13)

of LESS THAN 100 persons are allowed ONLY with the approval from the Department of Health
- Any other permits mandated before Covid are still required after DOH approval

BEACHES:

Beach can be used at any time (Changes beginning August 13)
NO Group Gatherings of any numbers allowed on the beaches:

NO picnics
NO parties
NO camping
NO bonfire

Swimming, sunbathing, lounging and working out are allowed on the beach, but:

NO disc-jockey (DJ), no DJ equipment
NO band,
NO cooking, no barbecuing, no grilling

Social distancing and Mask rules apply when closer than 6 feet from another person that does not live in the same house

RESTAURANTS & BARS – Including nightclubs with bar license authorized to operate by DOH:
- Anyone with a Restaurant License
- Anyone with a Bar License
- A nightclub with a Bar or Restaurant License (with tables for SEATED SERVICE)

Who Can Open:
Seated Service Only:

Must be seated 4 feet from any other party (table or group of bar seats)
Party/table size is Not limited
Allowed to sit at the bar counter
Can order food, or alcohol, or both à but must be seated
NO standing around the bar counter
NO serving to people standing at the bar counter
Mask required to enter
Masks required when not seated

Takeout Orders:

Must wait outside of the restaurant
Can sell alcoholic beverages with take-out orders that include food

Alcohol sales and service stop at 11:00 p.m.
Workers may remain inside to close

Occupancy Capacity

limited to 75 percent of the regular number set by Business License or the Fire Marshall before COVID, or 100 customers, whichever is less
IF a temporary occupancy certificate was issued à then 100 percent of that capacity

Entertainment:

In house music is allowed
Live music is allowed – in licensed establishments – with social distancing requirements
Disc Jockey (DJ) entertainment is allowed - in licensed establishments
Must stop at 12:00 a.m., midnight à Closing time
Pool tables and games are allowed à must wear mask
NO DANCING allowed à by anyone: not patrons, not staff

FOOD TRUCKS:
- Then they can operate like restaurants
- Seated service only with restaurant rules

Can operate as “drive-through,” “take-out,” or “delivery”
Mask and Social distancing rules apply
If they have seating area under their permit

RETAIL STORES

Capacity limit to 75 percent of the regular occupancy per room capacity set by Business License or the Fire Marshall prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, or 100 customers, whichever is less
Masks must be worn by employees and patrons
Social Distancing rules of 6 feet between persons still apply
This limitation on the capacity of individuals does not apply to grocery stores, big-box stores, pharmacies, and fuel service stations BUT they must still maintain the practice of social distancing of six feet or more between persons
Alcohol sales and service stop at 11:00 p.m.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES: (bowling alleys, movie theaters, casinos, and gaming centers)

Time Of Operations:

Alcohol sales and service stop at 11:00 p.m.
Close at 12:00 midnight
Workers may remain inside to close

Seated Food & Beverage Service Only:

Must be seated 4 feet from any other party (table or group of bar seats)
Allowed to sit at the bar counter
Can order food, or alcohol, or both à but must be seated
NO standing around the bar counter
NO serving to people standing at the bar counter

Masks required if not seated

ATHLETIC FACILITIES & SPORTS: (wellness centers, fitness centers, gyms, tennis courts, athletic fields, and golf courses)

Social distancing requirement of 6 feet required between individuals
No sharing of equipment
Facility must be sanitized regularly throughout the day
Hand sanitizer must be provided at the door

High risk sports: organized contact sports, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, and football
Can practice and train
No player contact
No actual games

- - Low risk sports: Baseball, softball, bowling, golf, cross country, swimming, tennis, table tennis, track and field, competitive cheerleading
  - Are permitted to train and compete
  - No player contact

PERSONAL GROOMING SERVICES: (barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, massage therapists)

Sanitization:

All equipment, furniture, and counters are disinfected after use with each client
The facility is sanitized regularly throughout the day
Hand sanitizer must be provided for all patrons entering the establishment
All customers awaiting services are to:
wait outside of the business establishment
be socially distanced à 6ft apart.

Any additional guidelines for these types of services provided by the Department of Health shall be strictly followed

HOUSES OF WORSHIP:
- No more than 75 percent of the regular occupancy is allowed per room capacity set by Business License or the Fire Marshall prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, or 100 individuals, whichever is less:
This count includes pastoral leaders, employees, and volunteers
is possible
- Masks still apply for everyone
- Religious leaders, readers, or musical soloist may remove their mask:
Only while conducting service, reading, or singing
Only if they stay 10 ft away from all persons while unmasked
- Attendance at a funeral or memorial is limited to:
immediate family only
no more than 10 family members at any one time
- Churches can give communion:
Only if it is presented to the receivers in protected containers
Do not require any administration by the offician

NURSING HOMES: Visitation to nursing homes is strictly prohibited

TAXICABS & SAFARIS
- If all the passengers are of the same family or group, the taxicab or safari can exceed the limitation on capacity
- Masks must be worn by the driver and all passengers at all times
- All sanitizing measures still apply

LANDLORD TENANT MATTERS

No increase in rental fees for residential properties
No increase in rental fees for commercial properties
Applies to

leaseholds
tenancies at-will

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND OPERATIONS:

Everyone must obtain clearance from the USVI COVID Travel Portal to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Adults
Children 5 years of age and older
USVI residents
USVI visitors
Traveling to the Territory from any port of embarkation outside of the Territory
Traveling through the Territory from any port of embarkation outside of the Territory regardless of final destination

Clearance for travel to the USVI (the GREEN QR Code) must be obtained before boarding the plane or boat
All travelers need one of the following to get clearance through the portal for clearance:

a COVID-19 negative PCR or antigen test result à within 5-days of travel to the U.S.V.I.

· Negative test result must be uploaded to the portal

a COVID-19 positive Antibody test result à within four (4) months of travel to the U.S.V.I. (Until August 12, 2021)

· Positive test result must be uploaded to the portal

a vaccination card showing completed COVID-19 vaccination administered in the U.S.V.I.

· Vaccination must have been in the USVI

· Vaccination card does not need to be uploaded but should be carried in case evidence is requested

· Traveler can select their vaccination status in the portal without uploading the card

*ALL TRAVELERS FROM THE BVI require a COVID-19 negative PCR or antigen test result à within 2-days of travel to the U.S.V.I.

Regardless of Vaccination
Regardless of Antibody test results
All travelers, by sea or by air, are required to comply with:

Any Travelers Advisory posted or circulated by:

· the V.I. Department of Health

· the V.I. Port Authority

· the V.I. Department of Tourism

Requirement for masks or facial coverings
Temperature scan, testing, and quarantine

Facial coverings are required

On board all public transportation
All ferries between all islands in or entering the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands
All flights between all islands in or entering the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands

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