Aruba Battles the Coronavirus Outbreak with Hefty Actions

Aruba has officially restricted all non-residents of Aruba from entering the island. According to Caribbean Journal, Aruba has stepped up its Coronavirus fight, mandating that all establishments close at 8 PM every day through March 31, 2020. 

That includes exceptions for restaurants offering drive-through or delivery, both of which will also close at 10 PM. 

On March 19, all of Aruba’s casinos, movie theaters and gyms will have been closed, while all group sporting events will also have been canceled. 

More and more Caribbean destinations have been implementing aggressive measures, including similarly popular destinations like the Cayman Islands and Guadeloupe and, more recently, the region’s most-visited destination, the Dominican Republic, which has shut down its borders for a 15-day period. 

While the situation has put many hotels in the region in a difficult position, Aruba’s top hotel, the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, has launched a clever program to “bring” Aruba to travelers.