Covid Testing only for some Visitors....

[Rob]

From the Observer:

"Holness said non-nationals visiting Jamaica for tourism will be subject to testing if they are assessed as high-risk either as a result of coming from countries designated as high risk for COVID-19 transmission based on classification by the World Health Organization, or due to other risk factors such as exhibiting symptoms or exposure to people who have tested positive.
Individuals assessed as high risk will have their samples taken at the airport or other designated facility and await their test results at their hotel or resort under the 'stay in zone' measure. If the test is negative, they would remain under the 'stay in zone' measure. However, if the test is positive, they would be isolated either at the hotel/resort or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.

Those not assessed as high risk will be allowed to go to their hotel/resort under the 'stay in zone' measure. This means they are required for the duration of their stay in Jamaica to remain within the COVID-19 resilient corridor, the prime minister said."




Now it seems we are back to what was originally meant in the 119 page guide... stay tuned for more!

[Accompong]

From the Observer:

"Holness said non-nationals visiting Jamaica for tourism will be subject to testing if they are assessed as high-risk either as a result of coming from countries designated as high risk for COVID-19 transmission based on classification by the World Health Organization, or due to other risk factors such as exhibiting symptoms or exposure to people who have tested positive.
Individuals assessed as high risk will have their samples taken at the airport or other designated facility and await their test results at their hotel or resort under the 'stay in zone' measure. If the test is negative, they would remain under the 'stay in zone' measure. However, if the test is positive, they would be isolated either at the hotel/resort or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.

Those not assessed as high risk will be allowed to go to their hotel/resort under the 'stay in zone' measure. This means they are required for the duration of their stay in Jamaica to remain within the COVID-19 resilient corridor, the prime minister said."




Now it seems we are back to what was originally meant in the 119 page guide... stay tuned for more!

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.

[Rob]

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.

This is not an antibody test, so your test should show negative...

[Accompong]

Thanks. What I thought. Peace and Guidance

[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.

[Marko]

all these changes and requirements confuses and threatens the confidence people and businesses have in Jamaica....
now the PM is saying go to visitjamaica.com and fill out this form or otherwise you won't be allowed entry to Jamaica....

this online application form tells you if you are being allowed or denied entry....
however the earliest you know that is 4 days before you leave for your vacation.....not good

filling out forms.....wearing masks.....being tested....being restricted in your movements.....isn't a vacation

Jamaica needs to keep it simple......otherwise Jamaica is only going to see a trickle of tourist...…

way too many hoops and restrictions for going on vacation and spending $2,000 to $5,000+...….
people will just stay home or go somewhere else on their vacations....

Cool Runnings, Marko

[wrtiii]

Jamaica needs to keep it simple......otherwise Jamaica is only going to see a trickle of tourist...…

way too many hoops and restrictions for going on vacation and spending $2,000 to $5,000+...….
people will just stay home or go somewhere else on their vacations....

Or possibly Jamaica will establish itself as a place where you can enjoy the beach for a couple of weeks and feel safe. There are a lot of us in high risk categories.