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After months of restrictions, closed shops, missed family time and diminished nightlife, the sun-kissed Inidan Ocean island of Seychelles has finally ended the last phase of the COVID-19 lockdown nightmare.

THE PUBLIC Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, announced that the government ended restriction measures on April 12 since the island nation’s “vaccination coverage is improving and going well, and we have registered a drop in the numbers of admissions to the hospital linked to COVID-19.”

“Cinemas, casinos, and standalone bars that were closed are now getting permission to open. Gatherings among family members are now permitted, however it is necessary that they practice restraints, control, and take into account vulnerable people in the households, especially if they have not been vaccinated,” said Gedeon.

Gedeon said it is really important that the public assumes their personal responsibilities and continue wearing face masks, practice social distancing and good hand hygiene.

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The same applies for businesses as going forward “we would like to see a functioning society without having to go back to the restrictions that were in place,” said Gedeon.

Meanwhile, Seychelles also kicked off a vaccination programme for seafarers and new Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) holders on Thursday.