CNMI Office of the Governor is sharing a COVID-19 Update.

2 hours ago

For the full details of tomorrow's transition to Community Vulnerability Level YELLOW, click here.

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CNMI Office of the Governor is sharing a COVID-19 Update.

5 hours ago

In line with approved guidance by the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) and community-based testing data by the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, Governor Ralph DLG. Torres announced on Monday that the CNMI can now responsibly initiate the next phase in the implementation of its Economic Recovery Plan from Community Vulnerability Level “RED” to “YELLOW.”

This next phase is effective TOMORROW, May 26, 2020.

Under the CNMI Economic Recovery Plan, Community Vulnerability Level “YELLOW” means:

✅ All businesses that have facilities open to the general public will now be able to open from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

✅ Restaurants will now be able to serve dine-in customers under social distancing parameters and at 25% of their originally permitted occupancy limit, in accordance with supplemental regulatory guidance from the CHCC.

✅ Curfew Hours will be 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

✅ Church and worship services can commence, but must limit attendance to 25% of allowed occupancy and maintain social distancing and sanitation guidelines.

✅ Gyms are permitted to open. Non-contact recreational activities (such as exercise activities in gyms) are permitted under strict social distancing and sanitation guidelines.

✅ All public parks including the Grotto remain closed to the public.

✅ Mañagaha Island is now open to public so long as social distancing requirements are implemented for both transport vessels and on-island activities. Transport vessels must be subject to constant and consistent disinfection.

✅ All public beaches and pathways are closed to all activities except for public use for purposes of exercise and wellness, both physical and mental, and shoreline subsistence fishing such as talåya, rod and reel, and commercial fishing activities, subject to the social distancing requirements stated in these COVID-19 Emergency Directives.

✅ All businesses engaged in recreational or amusement type activities and gaming, including the casino, video poker establishments and e-gaming facilities, remain closed to the public.

✅ Hotels, tour operators and tourism industry stakeholders may begin preparations for thermal monitoring and establish internal Standard Operating Procedures for mitigating risk in preparation for tourist arrivals alongside public health officials.

✅ Preparations among tourism operators may continue in anticipation of the resumption of flights and guidance should be sought to Federal Officials on the steps necessary to resume international flights.

We continue to urge individuals to practice good hygiene, exercise social distancing at all times when not at home, and to wear face masks when in public, especially when feeling ill. Additionally, we encourage individuals and businesses to seek guidance regarding the implemented social distancing requirements from CHCC and/or the COVID-19 Task Force. Furthermore, we encourage members of the community to report any non-compliance of these Emergency Directives to CHCC and/or the COVID-19 Task Force.

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