The Government of Belize continues to make decisions based on science, facts, and lessons learned from other countries for the safety and well-being of all citizens. Coming out of the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee meeting held today, March 23rd, the following additional measures are going into effect: A state of emergency has been declared for [...]
The Ministry of Health announces the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Belize. The patient is a 38-year-old female, Belizean national who resides in San Pedro. The patient arrived in Belize on Thursday, March 19th, and sought medical attention at a private health facility with symptoms on Friday, March 20th. Her recent travel history shows [...]
The Government of Belize reminds the public that Belize’s borders are closed for entry. Belizeans are being strongly advised against leaving the country, unless it is a case of bona fide emergency. This is being advised for the safety of all. What do border closures mean? Belizeans, please stay in Belize. Kindly take note of [...]
The Government of Belize reminds the public that ALL official information concerning COVID-19 (coronavirus) will come from the Government of Belize Press Office and the Ministry of Health. Information from any other source is not advised to be relied on. Information can be verified on the Facebook pages of the Government Press Office and the Ministry of [...]
The Office of the Prime Minister of Belize is pleased to announce that H.E. Nestor Mendez, former Ambassador of Belize to the United States, was today re-elected as the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the period 2020-2025. Today’s elections mark Ambassador Mendez’s second term as he was previously elected [...]
Stemming from the global COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Belize announced a series of measures in response to this imminent threat, including proper hygiene and social distancing. Even though there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Belize at this time, our team at BELTRAIDE is taking preventative measures to protect our employees and clients. [...]
Belizean students abroad are advised to submit their name, contact details (email/mobile) and study information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the email address below. Please also include an emergency point of contact/family member in Belize. Email: consularbelize@mfa.gov.bz Emergencies: +501 635 7838 Students are further advised to contact their universities for guidance and to [...]
All Belizean nationals and residents returning to Belize through any point of entry should be prepared to be placed under self-isolation upon arrival and expected to follow the protocols of the Ministry of Health of Belize. For guidance please call 0-800-MOH-CARE. Belizeans considering travelling overseas must be realistic about the level of disruption they are [...]
To date, Belize has no confirmed case of COVID-19; however, the Government of Belize is taking all necessary preventative measures to protect the population of Belize. Given the growing global public health concern and the imminent threat to Belize, the Government of Belize announces the following updated travel restrictions effective today, March 15, 2020: 1. [...]
