The restrictions on bars and dining in at restaurants have become law. The following is the declaration which was signed by Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh.

“REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE, CH. 12 NO. 4 REGULATIONS 

MADE BY THE MINISTER UNDER SECTION 105 OF THE

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE THE PUBLIC HEALTH [2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, (2019-nCoV)] REGULATIONS, 2020

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] Regulations, 2020.

2. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 3, for any person–

(a) to conduct the business of a bar, whether or not the person is a licensed person under the Liquor Licences Act; (b) to operate a club as defined in section 2 of the Registration of Clubs Act; or (c) to provide the amenity of seated dining at a restaurant to any customer.

(2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for six months.

3. These Regulations come into force on 21st March, 2020 and expire on 20th April, 2020.”