2020 in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda-related events during 2020
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Incumbents
- Monarch: Elizabeth II
- Governor-General: Rodney Williams
- Prime Minister: Gaston Browne
Events
Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Antigua and Barbuda
- 1 January – 2020 New Year Honours
- 13 March – Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirms the first case of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda.[1]
- 28 March – A state of emergency is declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
- 1 June – Antigua and Barbuda reopened its borders to international travelers in a phased approach. Phase 1 allows arriving passengers to present a valid medical certificate stating a negative COVID-19 test result within the previous 48 hours. Visitors without a negative COVID-19 certificate are allowed entry on the condition that they quarantine at an approved hotel. Returning nationals without a certificate must submit to mandatory quarantine.[3]
Sports
- March 12 – The 2019–20 Antigua and Barbuda Premier Division is suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020–21 season is cancelled.[4]
References
- ^ "COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda - COVID-19 High - Level 3: COVID-19 High - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC". wwwnc.cdc.gov. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ Antigua News (2020-12-17). "State of Emergency extended to March 31, 2021". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ Hampson, Laura (2020-06-04). "The Caribbean begins to open up to international tourists again". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ Michael, Vivian (5 March 2021). "FA President reveals strict Covid protocols hampered hosting of match in Antigua". Antigua Observer Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
