Jamaica shortens Covid-19 isolation period for Americans
US travelers who test positive for Covid-19 in Jamaica may now exit isolation after five days as long as they are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms that improving.
Jamaica cut the isolation duration based on recent guidance announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"We are very pleased to be able to offer US visitors who test positive while on island the possibility of a shorter isolation period," said Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica.
"Jamaica remains open for business and continues to welcome visitors safely through our comprehensive Jamaica CARES program. It is designed to be agile and adapt to changes, so we can now offer potentially reduced isolation times to give even more peace of mind."
The isolation period begins the day after the positive test is taken.
For individuals who remain symptomatic after five days, the ten-day quarantine period must be completed.
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