Quote Originally Posted by dash View Post
Irie, Don't take it personally, and Jamaica is not the problem. They are victims that are doing all they can to stay safe and make a living. The virus is taking over the world and with the help of denial, spreading throughout it. Fortunately vaccines will win the day but we need patience. Patience and safe practices. From a Canadian perspective we are coming up to an annual migration where Canadians travel to homelands and warmer climates whether it is Tet in February back to Asia or Spring Break for Quebecois in February, or March for the rest of Canada. Last year 1/3 of all cases came from Asia (Tet) 1/3 from North Africa and Europe (Quebec Spring Break) and 1/3 from the US and Caribbean ( Florida, Dominican Republic, Haiti etc) at Ontario Spring Break.
That is one of the reasons for the test requirements. And you will be monitored for 14 days on return. They are hiring more surveillance and tracking personnel every day.
You are right. The Canadian government doe's not want you to travel. All countries have discouraged travel. I don't want you to travel. I know that you will. So you have chosen one of the safest places in the Caribbean. Enjoy the hospitality as I know they will love to have you! And tell Hubbie that the Seastar Drummers have no curfew!!
Dash is right. Simply put, you should not be travelling during this pandemic. What ever happened to common sense?