Press Release

COVID 19 Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines

The Ministry of Health, Agriculture Sports and Human Services in fulfilling its role of protecting the health of its residents, has developed a number of standard operating procedures and guidelines to assist the phased reopening of the Turks and Caicos Islands. These guidelines will not only impact on the way we do business going forwards but will also make significant improvements in the way we operate for the good of public health.

The guidelines and standard operating procedures were developed to establish operational procedures for preparedness and response to COVID-19 based on risks identified by the Ministry of Health. These multi-sectoral standard operating procedures and guidelines aim to ensure the prevention of COVID-19 spread through the use of public health measures. They ensure preparedness and readiness for a timely, consistent and coordinated response.

The below listed standard operating procedures and guidelines can be found on the Ministry of Health COVID19 website- www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus

• COVID-19 – Coronavirus: Guidance for Recreational Boating, Passenger Vessels and Ferry Operators
• Non-medical masks and face coverings
• Guidance to Special Groups (COVID-19) Religious Groups (Churches)
• Protocols for COVID– 19 Mitigation for Public Transport Operators (taxis and rental services)
• Guidance on use of medical masks in the context of COVID-19
• Guidance for Recreational Sports: (Scuba Diving) during COVID-19
• Standard Operating Procedures for Construction Sector during COVID-19 
• Standard Operating Procedure for Cleaning Following COVID-19 Pandemic in Non- Health Care Settings Guidance for employers and businesses on COVID-19 
• Guidelines for Reopening of Hotels & Other Tourism Accommodations in Turks and Caicos Islands  
• Guidelines for Reopening of TCI International Ports of Entry 
• General Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines to Prevent COVID-19 

Please note that additional guidelines will be uploaded to the website in due course. Any updates to guidelines will also be published for your information and guidance.

Let's continue to reduce the risk of COVID-19 by:

1. Washing our hands for 20 seconds or more with soap and water regularly throughout the day
2. 2. Practicing social distancing
3. Covering your coughs and sneezes
4. Staying at home if you are sick
5. Call the Health hotlines if you have a cough, fever or shortness of breath
6. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.

ENDS