 adjusted COVID-19 protocols in effect. Today, Friday 13 August 2021, the adjusted COVID-19 protocols have come into effect for the period 13 to 31 August. Information from the health authorities indicates that we have been having a significant spike in the level of persons being tested positive for COVID-19 not only in Tegusia but worldwide. As such, the public is encouraged to strictly adhere to the adjusted protocols which include the following in brief. 1. Continue to wear your mask in public, sanitize and practice social distancing. 2. Adhere to the curfew which begins at 9pm and ends at 4am daily. 3. Courses are to close at 8pm daily and facilitate the timey departure of staff. 4. Social gatherings are restricted to immediate household or family and are limited to 10 people. 5. Regular church and religious ceremonies are permitted in accordance with social distancing protocols. 6. Schools are tentatively scheduled to open on 6 September 2021. 7. Workplaces are to adopt physical distancing protocols and can implement a blended approach which includes work from home and office. We want to thank the people of St. Lucia for their patience and fortitude over the past months as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not and is not easy but as a nation we believe that the majority understand that we must all share in the sacrifice of dealing with the pandemic. Your government cares and will always put you first in the decisions that are made. The COVID-19 protocols are explained in detail below however the public is encouraged to use the hotline number 311 if they have any queries or concerns.