Earlier today the office of the prime minister of Jamaica announced an updated COVID-19 containment measure relating to the curfew hours. They reminded the nation that on both Sunday, October 17 and Monday, October 18, 2021 the entire island will be under curfew.

Exceptions will be made for persons going out to get vaccinated as well as all essential workers. The curfew will end on Tuesday morning at 5am. The notice was sent out because Monday, October 18 is National Heroes’ Day.