But… Restrictions Would Return if COVID Numbers Spike Again

Kevin Bernard

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring the deltacron – a hybrid variant of delta and omicron that has been causing a spike in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. With Belize’s tourism activity, it is only a matter of time before this strain makes its way to Belize, so G.O.B. remains vigilant. Minister Kevin Bernard warns that if numbers begin to spike, restrictions will once again be imposed.

Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness

“As you know we have opened up for tourism – one person coming into the country and they call it deltacron and we are going to see another issue. We are prepared, I have said this before while we were easing restrictions, if we see that there is an increase or spike, the Ministry of Health will make its recommendation to cabinet to put back some of these restrictions. So it’s not that we are just opening up, but we are also making sure that we are keeping our eyes and watch on what is happening around us. So we have to also understand that we may likely come back to you in two months three months and say we have to do certain things. I just want Belizean people to understand that it is up to us to prevent the spread of this virus. Whatever happens, we must do our part to be responsible, do everything that is listed out in terms of the protocols and continue to be safe, continue to keep your distance, continue to wear your mask if you need to, wash your hands regularly and avoid crowding.”