Jamaica has announced an increase in the target COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing capacity that makes the island ready for both with the new rules and testing requirements United conditions– and Canada-bound travelers. Jamaica’s aggressive efforts to expand testing capacity are part of an ongoing prioritization of the safe and seamless travel experiences for international visitors.

A number of hotels and resorts offer their guests COVID-19 tests on site. For travelers staying in other locations, this offers Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Ministry of Tourism work together to develop mobile test facilities within the “Resilient Corridors. ”Test resources are also added to the Sangster International Airport and the Norman Manley International Airport. Antigen and PCR tests are also performed in 10 private laboratories approved by the Department of Health and Wellness. The list of approved laboratories can be found online at

www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/testing-labs.

“We can confidently assure travelers that Jamaica’s testing capacity is reasonably appropriate for travel to the US and Canada,” he said Donovan White, Tourism Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, in a press release. “Jamaica is resilient. As we keep an eye on other possible changes for international travelers, we appreciate our target-wide readiness and the progress we have made in making COVID-19 testing even more accessible. “

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Good to know: travel agent kept the overview Hotels and travel destinations are now offering antigen or COVID testing in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOrder dated January 12th, effective Tuesday, January 26th.

For more information about Jamaica, see www.visitjamaica.com.

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