The Caribbean destinations are updating visitor protocols and announcing curfews in response to the rising COVID-19 omicron variant infections in key source markets. Several countries, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, have adapted visitor guidelines.
Visitors to the island must present proof of a negative rapid COVID-19 test result obtained from an accredited or recognized laboratory or healthcare provider within one day of arrival.
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The new Omicron COVID-19 variant is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Barbados.
In Puerto Rico, businesses that do not include health services, testing sites, laboratories and pharmacies will close at midnight and 5 a.m. on January 4. During the month of January, alcohol sales will not be allowed between midnight and 5 a.m., and all indoor and outdoor events will be limited to a maximum capacity of 250 people.
Puerto Rico visitors arriving on domestic flights are required to present proof of a negative test result from an authorized health provider within 48 hours of arrival.
If passengers arrive in Puerto Rico without a negative test result, they will have 48 hours to take one or be fined. Travelers who have a negative test result must be placed in a seven-day quark.
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is available in Terminal B.
Domestic visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands must present proof of a negative test within three days of travel to the territory. The USVI requires domestic travelers to use the Travel Screening Portal to get clearance to enter the territory.
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