Rules for visiting family outside of resilient corridor

We’re planning a trip to Negril on September 20th. My husband is a Jamaican National/citizen with US green card. We were planning on staying in a resort in Negril (Country Country) with our two young daughters but wanted to visit family in Orange Hill which is outside the Corridor. Given the rules it’s seeming like we may not be able to visit them. Can my husband at least travel to Orange Hill from our resort? I’m so confused and uncertain as to whether we should even bother going. Can Jamaican residents visit resorts? So his family can come see us there? So many unanswered questions and we’re not getting much information from friends and family in JA.

That is probably the main thing that the Ministry of Health wants no visitor to do, visit family or friends OUTSIDE the Corridor.

Your family and friends probably don't spend their time following all the press conferences, press releases and announcements from the Office of the Prime Minister. I do this on a "religious" basis.

You have a couple choices. First, I would explain everything to Country Country. They probably all have family in similar situations so be honest with them.

They maybe able to arrange a private area on the property for the gathering.

Another option would be to meet at YS Falls or Cool Runnings Water Park or similar. These places are set up to handle these situations.

But I have to highly advise NOT to go to visit the family home. You might end up quarantining the entire neighborhood.

Thanks Rob. So I’m guessing the same logic and rules would apply to my husband? The other thing he could do is stay in his yard the whole time while we remain in the resort but that doesn’t make much sense either. Ugh

It applies to you, him or the both of you. Do not visit the family home.

If he would stay there, he would be tested and quarantined for 14 days. He would also need to download the Jamcovid app and be monitored. If he would test positive, he would probably be isolated in a government facility. Not a good option.

I would suggest meeting at Country Country or at one of the larger attractions that are designed for these situations.

Understood. Thank you for the honest and informed reply. This is a tough situation.

Yes, this is one of the most difficult. I know friends that had a family member fly in a funeral and they ended up quarantined the entire time waiting for test results.

Sorry to hijack my own thread but are masks required on the beach and what about for a five and 3 year old? Airport? Thank you!!

They are making masks elective on the beach, unless in a gathering. Then they are required for adults. And for children, they are against masks on the beach because of the nature of children, sand, water and the effect on breathing when the mask gets wet.

Ask Country Country for details if they can arrange this for you.

I sent an email. It’s probably going to cost a lot but I’ll see what they come back with. We also own land there that’s in the process of being surveyed and my husband needs to meet with some people. But doesn’t seem like that’s possible. Rob this whole thing is so upsetting

What exactly is the corridor? I'm coming in September and booked a hotel on beach road not all inclusive. So what does that mean exactly? How far can I go from my hotel..its near bourbon..lol.

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Originally Posted by shetrytea

What exactly is the corridor? I'm coming in September and booked a hotel on beach road not all inclusive. So what does that mean exactly? How far can I go from my hotel..its near bourbon..lol.

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For brevity, I only included the description from Negril to the airport.

The Resilient Corridors



For the protection of locals and visitors alike, the Resilient Corridors were created to encourage safe tourism practices through the strict delivery of service that conform to a rigorous set of COVID-19 protocols and approved by the The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Within the resilient corridor, the tourism service delivery operators permitted to accept guests have been inspected and are compliant with the required standards of training, protective equipment and processes. All employees and patrons of these facilities are required to observe the established protocols of hand hygiene, social/physical distancing and wearing of masks in public spaces.

The Resilient Corridors comprise two (2) parts:

Part 1: A Northern segment stretching from Negril in Westmoreland across the northern coastline to Port Antonio in Portland.
Part 2: A South Coast segment running from Milk River in Clarendon westward to Negril in Westmoreland


Part 1 Description:

This part of the area spans approximately 294 Km and runs from the Western most point of the island starting on the road in front the Negril Light House at West End Road, running along the main coastal road in a Northerly direction to the Negril-Round-About.

From the Negril Round About along Norman Manley Boulevard which includes both seaward side and landward side and continues north towards the North Negril River Bridge/North Negril River Crossing.

From the North Negril River Crossing running East along the main road (A1/North Coast Highway) through Lucea, to Montego Bay to Alice Eldemire Drive North to the intersection of Alice Eldemire Drive and Howard Cook Boulevard then East along Howard Cook Boulevard to the intersection with The Queens Drive on to the A1 Road ( North coast Highway).

For the full description, click the following JTB link:

https://www.visitjamaica.com/travela...ent-corridors/

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I sent an email. It’s probably going to cost a lot but I’ll see what they come back with. We also own land there that’s in the process of being surveyed and my husband needs to meet with some people. But doesn’t seem like that’s possible. Rob this whole thing is so upsetting

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Your husband can probably meet with them at Country Country. Follow all Covid protocols.

So Red Dragon is outside the corridor?

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So Red Dragon is outside the corridor?

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During the June 11th press conference, it was made clear that all of Negril is in the Corridor. There are certified properties in Negril that are technically outside the definition of the Corridor and you are allowed to stay there.

Note the wording, "The boundary only takes into consideration the main road to the sea shore." There are properties on the non-sea side of the road that are certified. The Corridor is guided by the boundary, but it extends to encompass the certified businesses around the boundaries.

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So Red Dragon is outside the corridor?

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Ragabones is indeed between the main road and the sea!

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So basically anywhere in negril is allowed?

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So basically anywhere in negril is allowed?

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Yes. As long as it is certified.

So Rob sadly my husband is going to stay home with my 3 year old and I’m going to Negril solo with my 5 year old. I’m purchasing a day pass for my sister in law to spend time with me at Country Country. And I’m also staying part of the time at Westender assuming that’s allowed. I feel sad leaving them behind but I desperately need a vacation. Dreading hearing from my family how fluffy I’ve become lol