Bryan said U.S. Virgin Islands would move to Safer at Home phase on Sept. 8

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said on September 5, 2020, that he expected to issue an executive order moving the U.S. Virgin Islands to the Safer at Home phase of its COVID-19 reopening strategy on September 8.

The existing Stay at Home restrictions remained in effect through Labor Day weekend and were set to expire on September 8, when the new guidelines were to take effect.

Under the Safer at Home phase, non-essential businesses and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities were to reopen, while bars were to remain closed and hotel reservation systems were to remain closed. Facial coverings were to be required in all commercial entities. Gatherings of more than 50 people were not to be allowed, and masks and social distancing were to be required. Nursing homes were to remain closed to visitation, and beaches were to close at 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Bryan also said dine-in restaurant service would be allowed beginning September 8, with restrictions including no alcohol service at bar counters, no more than six people per table, tables spaced 6 feet apart, and masks required when patrons were not eating or drinking.

The prohibition on hotels accepting leisure guests remained in effect until September 18, 2020. Hotels were permitted to begin accepting new leisure travel reservations on September 12, 2020.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/governor-bryan-to-announce-transition-to-safer-at-home-phase-tuesday/