The popular tourist destination of the Dominican Republic has become the latest nation to drop its COVID-19 restrictions, as many of its Caribbean Island countries are welcoming travelers back to bolster tourism.
Despite not meeting a previously announced target of having 70 percent of the country's adults vaccined against the virus, the Dominican Republic government still withdrew public health restrictions.
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The mask mandate as well as vaccine checks are included.
President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic said on social media that it was time to get back to the way of life.
The death rate and a drop in positive cases convinced the Dominican Republic to end the restrictions.
The D.R. was one of many Caribbean nations that loosened COVID-19 rules in order to boost tourism.
Beginning March 1, visitors to Jamaica will no longer need the Travel Authorization.
Children 12 years and older need to provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to check-in.
The island of St. Maarten has a March 1 target date to transition from pandemic status to endemic. Visitors who have recovered from COVID-19 no longer have to show proof of a negative test when they arrive. Visitors who are unvaccinated will still have to provide a negative or positive test within 48 hours of arrival.
After relaxing its rules on international visitors two weeks ago, officials said they are lifting regulations that will allow restaurants and businesses to return to normal operating hours.
TravelPulse island experts Brian Major and JetSetSarah have a new show called "New Entry Protocols in the Caribbean" that will give you a deeper look at them.
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