COVID Testing For Travel Authorization

[Rob]

As an RN of almost 30 years, I am not understanding the testing requirements at all. I get the PCR testing. However, you can leave the testing site and be infected the minute you stop or do anything. What good are those results! Absolutely good for nothing. Just saying and a very big frustration for me.

That was discussed at length in the Cabinet and the media when first implemented.

Being tested negative is better than not knowing at all, and it avoids a positive test from making it to the island.

The pretesting is better than not testing at all. We tried to test everyone at the airport and that was overwhelmed within days...

[JamaicaJan]

Does anyone know if PCR tests given at CVS or Walgreens pharmacies are accepted?

[Rob]

Does anyone know if PCR tests given at CVS or Walgreens pharmacies are accepted?

Ask them if they are CAP certified...

From the JTB site:

The CAP’s Accreditation Programs are universally regarded as the most rigorous choice to achieve and maintain accreditation. Participation in the CAP’s accreditation program demonstrates the laboratory’s and biorepository’s commitment to the highest quality and patient care.