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Amid Covid Surge, Grand Bahama is Shut Down
After recently reopening its borders, the Bahamas will lock down Grand Bahama Island after experiencing a surge in Covid cases.
In an attempt to stem a rising tide of Covid cases, the Bahamian government has issued a two-week shut down for Grand Bahama Island, including its international airport in Freeport. (Photo: Curt Epstein)
In an attempt to stem a rising tide of Covid cases, the Bahamian government has issued a two-week shut down for Grand Bahama Island, including its international airport in Freeport. (Photo: Curt Epstein)

The Bahamas, which reopened its borders earlier this month, is instituting a two-week lockdown starting today for Grand Bahama after experiencing a surge of Covid-19 infections. This move will take effect at 7 p.m. ET and tentatively run through 5 a.m. ET August 7. During that period, all non-emergency or international flights to and from the island will be prohibited.