Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during COVID? October 2021

Jamaica announces weekend lockdowns while considering stricter safety measures over surges in COVID-19 cases.

Residents are asked to remain at home from Saturdays 6 pm to Mondays 5 am. Essential workers are allowed to travel to work. People can also leave their homes for emergency reasons or vaccination appointments.

At the moment, Jamaica is on CDC’s very high COVID-19 transmission list – red. You should reconsider traveling to the country. If you are still planning on visiting Jamaica, make sure you are fully vaccinated.

Latest updates

September 29 – COVID-19 cases dropping in Jamaica

After a surge in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, when Jamaica would register more than 600 new infections daily, the numbers now seem to be finally dropping.

As of Wednesday, September 29, there were 144 new cases reported in the state, bringing the total to 83,486. The country’s positivity rate stands at 19.7%

On the other hand, the number of active cases remains high. At the moment, there are at least 28,952 active infections in Jamaica.

594 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized. 141 of them are moderately ill, 94 severely ill, and 34 critically ill.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Current COVID-19 situation in Jamaica

Jamaica has registered a rise in coronavirus cases in the past few weeks. At the moment, there are 28,952 active cases and around 366 new infections daily.

In total, Jamaica has reported 83,486 COVID-19 infections, of which 1,860 have resulted in death.

Vaccination progress in Jamaica

Jamaica had a rather slow vaccination rollout. However, on Tuesday, August 24, the country hit the record of 21,000 doses administered in a single day. 40% of the people vaccinated on Tuesday were students aged 12 to 18, added the Health Ministry.

So far, Jamaica has distributed over 528,000 doses. Only around 8.6% of the population has been fully vaccinated. The goal is to inoculate 65% of Jamaicans by March next year. 

Jamaica entry requirements

Jamaica is open for tourism. However, a number of entry requirements apply.

All travelers aged 12 and up must provide a negative COVID-19 test result at arrival. They may be further tested or screened for symptoms at the airport. 

All visitors are also subject to quarantine according to the assigned travel category and vaccination status. More detailed information can be found here.

Until October 29, flights from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Paraguay, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago are suspended. Travelers who have visited at least one of those countries in the past 14 days are not allowed either.

Jamaica safety measures

There are various local safety measures around the island. Masks and social distancing of at least six feet are mandatory in all public spaces. Public gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted, while businesses operate at restricted hours.

There is also a weekday curfew from 8 pm to 5 am. At the weekends (every Saturday from 6 pm to Monday at 5 am), residents are required to remain at home.

Why visit Jamaica during the pandemic times

Jamaica created Resilient Corridors to encourage safe tourism. They are divided into two parts. The Northern segment, which stretches from Negril to Port Antonio, and the South Coast segment, which runs from Negril to Milk River.

Tourism and service operators on those corridors are committed to complying with the latest COVID-19 protocols, including hand hygiene, disinfecting, social distancing, and wearing face coverings. 

Licensed accommodations and attractions not located within the corridors that observe the protocols and accept guests are listed here.

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Title: Is It Safe to Travel to Jamaica Right Now During COVID? – October 2021
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