St Lucia tightens Covid travel restrictions
St Lucia has announced updated protocols as it goes into a new state of emergency for the next seven days.
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet took action as it deals with a third wave of heightened Covid infections.
"This will allow us to further restrict movement with a curfew from 7pm to 5am," the PM said.
Entry protocols have now been updated for tourist arrivals.
Visitors to St Lucia now require proof of a negative PCR test taken within five days of arrival instead of seven days.
Other existing protocols remain such as submitting a Travel Registration Form which can be found at www.StLucia.org/Covid-19.
Visitors are subject to mandatory screening and temperature checks at ports of entry and at other locations on the island.
On arrival at the airport, visitors will be transferred by certified taxi to their Covid-19 approved accommodation.
Meanwhile, Chastanet said that despite the curfew, all essential services will operate.
"We know it will be an inconvenience to all of you. Saint Lucia’s history has shown that our government has always faced challenges head-on."
St Lucia has reported about 1,500 Covid cases with 16 deaths so far.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
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