CNMI reimposes Covid-19 restrictions after community transmission

4:33 pm on 21 August 2020

The Northern Marianas has reimplemented several restrictions, as the territory again confirms community transmission of Covid-19.

CNMI Governor Ralph Torres

CNMI Governor Ralph Torres Photo: CNMI Govt

A 10pm to 4am curfew will be reimposed from Monday, while indoor gatherings will be restricted to no more than 10 people.

All schools will be closed for in-person lessons, and beaches and parks can only be used for isolated exercise.

Governor Ralph Torres said his administration was being extra cautious, with the territory having recorded 54 cases.

"It is critically important that the people of the Commonwealth continue to remain vigilant and take personal responsibility to protect ourselves, our families, our friends, our man'amko (senior citizens), and our loved ones with pre-existing illnesses from Covid-19 community spread.

"This is our No. 1 priority right now," he said in a statement.