The BCCI takes this opportunity to highlight which category of workers are defined as essential workers in accordance with section 15 (3) of the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order.

Under Section 15 (3) of the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order “essential services” are:

• • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Defence Force Officers
  • Fire Fighting Services
  • Prison Services
  • Persons employed or engaged as Care Givers
  • Veterinary Services
  • Collection, storage, purification & distribution of water for public use
  • Customs Officers
  • Disaster Management Services
  • Staff of Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacies
  • Media & Broadcasting Services
  • Medical & Paramedical Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Operation of airport or seaports
  • Removal, handling or burial of deceased persons or disposal of dead animals
  • Sanitation Services for the collection, storage, treatment & disposal of sewage, garbage or refuse
  • Security Services 
  • Staff of pharmaceutical agencies
  • Telecommunications providers
  • Transport Services – aircraft, ship, motor vehicle & PSVs
  • Electricity Providers

Essential workers are allowed to leave their homes to shop at the supermarket, fish market or hardware store on Thursdays between the hours of 1:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. and on Sundays between the hours of 11:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.

The banking day for essential workers  is Thursday between the hours of 1:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M.