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Health Alert:U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
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January 22, 2021

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (January 22, 2021)  

Location:  Jamaica

Event:  The following health information has been updated on the Embassy Kingston COVID-19 website:

  • Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
  • U.S. Citizens are advised that timing of test results depends on the type of COVID-19 test administered and the individual lab or facility. The Jamaican government and private sector are working to increase testing capacity to meet the new U.S. entry requirements. U.S. citizen visitors to Jamaica are strongly advised to confirm testing availability with their tour organizer and/or hotel operator prior to commencing travel to ensure that COVID testing will be available in the timeline required by the new U.S. entry requirement.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Kingston does not provide COVID testing for private U.S. citizens.
  • Visitors to Jamaica can obtain a COVID-19 test in Jamaica at the following locations:https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/testing-labs/.

There is a Level 3 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens reconsider travel to Jamaica due to health and safety measures and COVID-19-related conditions. 

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