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COVID-19 pandemic in Bonaire

The COVID-19 pandemic in Bonaire was part of the ongoing global viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which was confirmed to have reached the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire on 16 April 2020. On 28 April, all cases recovered.[2] On 14 July, two new cases were discovered.[3] On 13 August, all cases recovered.[1]

COVID-19 pandemic in Bonaire

16 April 2020
(3 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 3 days)

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1,168

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Background[edit]

On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan, Hubei, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019.[4][5]


The case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower than SARS of 2003,[6][7] but the transmission has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll.[8][6]


Bonaire is only a small island with a population of 20,915 people,[9] and testing for COVID-19 is in limited supply. They have both PCR and antigen testing.[10]

Coming from the airport or port, passengers have to observe a 14-day quarantine after entering the island.

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Schools were closed until May 11.

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Social distancing is enforced.

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No lockdown has been instituted.

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From 6 May onwards: gatherings with more than 50 people are still prohibited. Swimming, religious services, restaurants, bars and the casino are allowed again providing people obey to social distancing guidelines, and not allow more than 50 people on the premises. Sex clubs, nightclubs, spas, and saunas will remain closed.[42]

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