Jamaica extends travel restriction to India, Trinidad and Tobago

(Jamaica Information Service) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the extension of the COVID-19 prevention measures, under the Disaster Risk Management Act, until June 2, 2021.

The existing protocols, including the requirement for all travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test conducted within three days of travel, remain in place, as does the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival.

“I want to emphasise that even though incoming travellers would have presented a negative COVID-19 test, the 14-day quarantine requirement still applies, including persons who have been fully vaccinated,” Mr. Holness said.

The Prime Minister was speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 4.

Regarding travel restrictions, the Government has extended the travel ban to include India and Trinidad & Tobago, effective Wednesday, May 5, 2021 until June 2, 2021.

The travel ban for South American countries, such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Paraguay, is also being extended until June 2, 2021.

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Source: CARICOM TODAY