Despite the ongoing distribution of covid vaccines in the U.S. and United Kingdom, Antiguan and Barvudan officials are still requiring those persons entering the country to present a negative PCR test.
Information Minister Melford Nicholasd confirmed this on Thursday. He says due to the lack of information on the successful use of the vaccine in regards to it immunization that the government of the twin island nation will continue with the relevant protocols implemented.
He did however mention that once the relevant information has been known that they may look at changing this rule.
“What we can say with a degree of certainty is that it is unknown at this stage whether or not if a person who has been inoculated whether or not they are still a threat to others, because that is unknown, yes, they are still going to be required even though they are inoculated to have a negative PCR test,” Nicholas added.
Rapid antigen tests are not permitted for entry into Antigua and Barbuda.
This also could be the case in other countries who require a negative PCR test because of this the Mount Saint John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) is in the process of acquiring additional PCR Test machines in the event additional states require the gold standard of the coronavirus tests.
Hotels are being reminded that they are required to set aside two rooms on their properties in the event a guest is tested positive and must be isolated.
