Aruba has updated its entry protocols, with new rules that waive pre-testing requirements for certain fully vaccinated American travelers. But it’s not quite that simple. Crucially, the island is only waiving testing for U.S. residents who have been fully vaccinated and have a SMART Health Card vaccine record. For now, that means a relatively small number of U.S. … [Read more...]
Guyana Government Considering COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Guyana Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says the government is still considering introducing a COVID-19 travel certificate, as the country continues to work towards curbing transmission of the deadly virus. Guyana Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says the government is still considering introducing a COVID-19 travel certificate, as the country continues to work towards curbing … [Read more...]
Guyana examining possibility of ‘vaccine passport’
Guyana Wednesday hinted at the possibility of introducing a “vaccine passport” as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries continue to record deaths and new cases linked to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Irfaan Ali told a news conference that his administration is prepared to examine all options to deal with the pandemic including a “vaccine passport” in the face of hesitancy by … [Read more...]
Could unvaccinated travellers face increased premiums?
There’s already some contention around the discriminatory nature of vaccines when it comes to international travel; might the cost of travel insurance also factor into that? As we emerge further into 2021, moving closer to the much-lauded proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, yet more people are expressing their willingness to use digital health passports to help speed up the facilitation … [Read more...]