CORRECTIONS
Everyone will be screened and accessed at the airport. Pre-testing PCR tests are required from 4 places currently high risk, New York, Florida, Arizona and Texas. Arrivals from these States will need to have their negative pre-flight test uploaded before they get here on the VisitJamaica.com site. The infection surge does have it's consequences folks.... (Wear a mask, please?)
The stretching of local medical resources was just too much, and this now allows some of that human medical resources to go back into the communities where it is needed instead of being at the airport.
For those concerned about the layovers, this was taken into account. The initial estimate was for about 2.5% of visitors to test positive. The actual number after recording them since June 1 is .75% - far less than estimated. This reduced figure was a heavy inducement to stop the expensive and time consuming protocols at the airport.
For those staying outside of the "corridor" (which didn't seem to be expanded to the South Coast yet) will be quarantined and then sent to test at the nearest facility. Because you are outside of the corridor, please try to remember who you had extended contact with to help with contact tracing.
As far as uploading your pre-flight results, those from high risk States are required to submit them. A layover does not require pre-testing.
While the PM was trying to paint the best picture possible, Jamaica is essentially flying by the seat of their pants - BUT - they are flying! Which isn't an easy thing to do these days.
While the beaches remain open, last weekend the Ministry said there was a 91% NON COMPLIANCE with the rules. As a visitor, try to keep that number much much lower...
Curfew is from 11pm to 5am until July 31.
All the above is subject to change....
Just FYI, the talk around town was that the entire USA would be banned like the EU did, that had everyone very nervous.... wash your hands and wear your masks! We all want to see you!
Originally Posted by Bonster
