Covid Testing only for some Visitors....

[Accompong]

I guess you can spend your time complaining and second-guessing the actions of the Jamaican Government all the while your own country is doing little or nothing to stem the curve.

The Jamaican Government isn't trying to ruin your vacation, they are trying not to let your vacation ruin their lives.

It all comes down to timing. If you can't wait to take your vacation, you have to deal with the consequences of the current world situation regarding this virus. There is no guarantee that November, December and on will be any better but I think you can be sure that the Jamaican Government is going to do whatever is necessary to make it safe to vacation on their soil.

The Jamaican Government is facing a growing tide of tourism where any one or more people may be the "Typhoid Mary" that causes a rampant wave of infection to spread island-wide. Everyone always wants to think they can do a better job until they are put in charge and find out how nearly impossible it is to do it better.

JMO

[Ever72]

I guess you can spend your time complaining and second-guessing the actions of the Jamaican Government all the while your own country is doing little or nothing to stem the curve.

The Jamaican Government isn't trying to ruin your vacation, they are trying not to let your vacation ruin their lives.

It all comes down to timing. If you can't wait to take your vacation, you have to deal with the consequences of the current world situation regarding this virus. There is no guarantee that November, December and on will be any better but I think you can be sure that the Jamaican Government is going to do whatever is necessary to make it safe to vacation on their soil.

The Jamaican Government is facing a growing tide of tourism where any one or more people may be the "Typhoid Mary" that causes a rampant wave of infection to spread island-wide. Everyone always wants to think they can do a better job until they are put in charge and find out how nearly impossible it is to do it better.

JMO

I concur. I think it is being handled perfectly. Up to 14 days are needed for covid-19 to kick in. Jamaica is going to have to work in at least 2 week chunks to figure out if cases are going to spike there. If u can go now, that’s great! But please be ok with respecting their wishes to stay safe! Have a test. Have your temp taken. It’s necessary for Jamaica. You wouldn’t want to make them sick, and you wouldn’t want to vacation somewhere that didn’t take this all very seriously! U could get sick too!

Sorry everyone - I’m from NY and it’s been pretty bad here. My husband and I were actually supposed to be in Negril this week. So far we are resched for Oct.

Regards!

[ozzy101]

Every time I go to the web site visitjamaica.com and try to go to the page " apply for yours here" the site always freezes. Have tried for the past 2 days with the same result, any other way to actually get to this form they are talking about?

Thanks

Stevie

[deanna]

Every time I go to the web site visitjamaica.com and try to go to the page " apply for yours here" the site always freezes. Have tried for the past 2 days with the same result, any other way to actually get to this form they are talking about?

Thanks

Stevie

I just tried I’ve had no problem

[Celinda]

I just want to say "Thank you" for sifting through all the facts, rumors and nonsense to give us the most complete picture of what is currently happening, about to happen and what the government hopes will happen.

It is invaluable for us that don't have the time to do it ourselves.

Respect.

I agree thanks Rob. You have been keeping us informed since 1999 when we met. Our first trip in 1995 we were on our own lol.

[mjc12771]

Rob, I was wondering if you might know the answer to this question. What if the person coming in has had the COVID-19 and recovered prior to traveling?
Would the test show them in need of a quarantine? Just wondering. Thanks. Peace and Guidance.

Here is where the problem could happen and if you have had COVID 19 you should be tested prior to leaving. There have been a few veterans that we have tested 3-4 times at different facilities and they are still showing positive after 30-50 days. Some people shred the disease differently and we are not sure if they will ever show negative as there is so little known. Each of these veterans have also been asymptomatic and where only test prior to a procedure they were supposed to get done.

I would advise if you have had COVID make sure you have had a negative test before going.

[Stoners6]

This PCR test being administered, is it the one where they stick a swab in your nostril and try to tickle your brain?

[deanna]

I just saw a post video from Negril Tree House on what one of her first guest went through landing in Jamaica today... at least three hours in the airport upon landing, lots of forms to fill out, lots of hand sanitizer, military all over the place with guns , being swabbed in your nostril down your throat from somebody that was getting trained on the spot and that was not professional... she said it was tiring long and hot. That’s a lot to go through wanting to go on vacation

[MissNegril]

I just saw a post video from Negril Tree House on what one of her first guest went through landing in Jamaica today... at least three hours in the airport upon landing, lots of forms to fill out, lots of hand sanitizer, military all over the place with guns , being swabbed in your nostril down your throat from somebody that was getting trained on the spot and that was not professional... she said it was tiring long and hot. That’s a lot to go through wanting to go on vacation

3 hours and 4 hours waits are what yesterday visitors are saying on social media about the Montego Bay airport and glad I went to Antigua instead.

[ozzy101]

Tried to connect on my 3 lap tops, 2 cell phones and a desk top. every time it freezes in the screen shot you have posted. What next, is it another virus?