KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the current restrictions and protocols in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 are to remain until October.

He is currently speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House.

Holness said the 8:00 pm to 5:00 am islandwide curfew will remain in place until 5:00 am on October 7, 2020.

He said the following measures are to continue until October 6:

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[naviga:li]Quarantine measures for people entering Jamaica;[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Persons 70 years and older must continue to stay at home unless leaving once per day for the necessities;[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Gathering limit remains at 15;[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Burials will continue to be allowed with the strict observation of the 15-people limit;[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Employees should work from home where possible.[/naviga:li]

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The prime minister stressed where it will not affect productivity and output, private sector and public sector businesses should allow employees to work from home.