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Barbados PM Brings Back Lockdown to Bring Rise of COVID-19 Infections Under
Control

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   The Caribbean island nation ofBarbados willreturn to
   atwo-weeklockdownnext Wednesday, whichincludes wearinga facemaskin all
   public places,as part of an initiative to curtail a rise in COVID-19
   cases.

   Prime Minister Mia Mottleyannounced Tuesday night thatfromFebruary 3 to
   February 17,a 7:00pm to 6:00 am curfew will be in effect.

   Shealsoannouncedthat the country hadconfirmedthree cases of theeasily
   spreadBritishstrainof the virus.

   Motleysaidthe rise in COVID-19 cases coupledwiththe deaths of three
   elderly people within a week prompted her to bring backtherestrictions.

   Essential businessessuchassupermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations
   willcontinue to operate during the lockdown.

   Supermarkets willonly openfrom 8:00 am to 3:00pm Mondaythrough Friday
   during the lockdown.

   All other businesses, including bars,restaurants and gyms will
   closeduring the lockdown. Banksare excepted,shuttingdown for justsix
   days,February 3 to 9.

   Barbados has recorded more than 1,400 COVID-19 infections and 10
   deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University COVID Resource Center.

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