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Crane Resort opens Caribbean’s first in-hotel PCR Covid lab
The Crane Resort has opened the first Covid lab situated within a hotel in the Caribbean.
The lab, which features state-of-the-art PCR instruments, was established following WHO guidelines for PCR testing facilities.
Now, resort guests, as well as other visitors, expats and local residents can have their PCR tests processed within hours.
To mark the opening, the Barbados Covid Lab is offering a "Jetsetter" package for US$109 (£79), that includes personal VIP service through customs, immigration and the various Ministry of Health procedures at the airport, a one-way transfer to The Crane Resort, a rapid antigen test on departure and a luxury ‘isolation suite’ at no charge in the event a fully vaccinated visitor tests positive.
The Barbados Government is currently testing all passengers on arrival at the airport for free, for border entry, post a negative PCR test taken three days prior to arrival.
"Barbados has done an amazing job in controlling the spread of Covid-19 on the island, with current positivity rates less than 0.2%. We know that very accurate and speedy PCR testing will continue to be an important tool to keep visitors and Barbadians safe," said Paul Doyle, owner of The Crane.
"Having our own automated PCR lab allows us to play an important part in this effort"
The lab, operated by qualified lab technicians, accepts online bookings, ensuring that guests can be immediately swabbed and have results back and be out of quarantine in a matter of hours.
The Crane Resort is the oldest continually operating hotel in the Caribbean, and opened in 1887.
The Barbados Covid Lab is open to anyone requiring a fast and easy service testing.
As The Crane Resort is located only 10 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport, departing visitors can come the morning of their flight for a COVID-19 antigen test, have lunch overlooking the ocean, get their results in about 15 minutes, then go straight to their flight.
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