Pre-arrival Covid testing ending in Jamaica Apr.15th

[Rob]

This was a logical move. With the Jamaican COVID bed capacity at over 800 island wide, on Tuesday there was a total of 14 hospitalizations. That is a percentage of 1.75% of the Covid beds on the island, over 98% of the beds are available. The testing positivity rate was 2.3% of all testing done on Tuesday.

Planes coming to the Caribbean stopping at other islands as well have passengers who had to be tested (like for Jamaica) and not tested (like the DR). To think everyone visiting the island wouldn't be exposed in the plane is farcical.

The PM did the right thing ending the mandatory testing just as was expected and predicted on here last week.

But be smart, always mask in a route taxi - that is basic common sense at this point.

[stormbringr1]

Extremely well stated.

[ekfa51]

halleluah! so happy. flying Jet BLUE!!! i checked their website and its a go!! SOON COME!!

[BethAnn38]

Rob, does the lifted mask mandate apply to the airports as well?

[Rob]

Rob, does the lifted mask mandate apply to the airports as well?

Not sure, good question. I will check it out.

[Rob]

Rob, does the lifted mask mandate apply to the airports as well?

Yes, the removal of the mandate includes the airport, but as the PM has suggested, "voluntary" mask wearing is strongly recommended.