Two years after the onset of the pandemic, the Caribbean island of Aruba is doing away with its remaining COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Starting Saturday, Aruba will no longer require a negative coronavirus test or proof of vaccination for entry. Previously, tourists were allowed to enter only with a negative coronavirus test, proof of full vaccination or proof of … [Read more...]
Unvaccinated? Here are some Caribbean islands you can travel to
If you are unvaccinated for whatever reason, it may seem that there is nowhere in the Caribbean for you to visit. However, while many islands are only open to fully vaccinated travellers, there are some that are open to all. Travelling the region unvaccinated does mean though that you are subject to quarantine and have to fulfil a number of requirements that could be costly. Before you … [Read more...]
Risk of contracting Covid-19 on flights less than 0.1 per cent
The risk of exposure to Covid-19 while travelling after all passengers test negative 72 hours in advance of a flight is less than 0.1 per cent, according to a study of data on Delta flights The peer-reviewed study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed a single Covid-19 molecular test performed within 72 hours of departure could decrease the rate of people actively infected onboard a … [Read more...]
The interplay between COVID-19 restrictions and vaccination
An intervention is only as effective as the extent to which people are willing to adopt recommended measures. One obstacle to the success of COVID-19 interventions, especially in the USA, has been the politicisation of control measures, including the adoption of masks and physical distancing. Interplay between acceptance of non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccination shapes local transmission … [Read more...]
Open to the Vaccinated: 5 Caribbean countries update entry protocols
If you want to travel to countries in the Caribbean, you need to be vaccinated. More and more countries have updated their travel protocols to only allow entry to vaccinated people at this point. The new protocols come as most countries in the region ramp up their vaccination drives and some are reopening to regular activities. With the safety of their own citizens at the forefront, these … [Read more...]
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