Grenada: Authorities enforcing revised COVID-19-related testing requirements for international travel as of Dec. 14 /update 21

Authorities in Grenada enforcing revised COVID-19 testing requirements for international travel as of Dec. 14. Other requirements remain.

Event

Authorities in Grenada are continuing to enforce strict entry requirements and quarantine measures for travelers, albeit with revised testing requirements, as of Dec. 14. The measures form part of the nation's ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reopening plans. Travelers over the age of five must take a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before arrival (changed from seven days). Other travel protocols are being enforced as follows:

All travelers are required to complete an online application to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate, which should be presented at the airport when entering Grenada. This application must be submitted at least 48 hours before departure.
Travelers will still be subject to advanced health screenings upon arrival, even with the approved authorization.
Visitors must have travel medical insurance that covers COVID-19-related illness.
Travelers must confirm reservation of a minimum of seven days at an approved Pure Safe Travel accommodation for observation and quarantine.
Visitors intending to leave their Pure Safe Travel accommodation may take a PCR test on day four and remain in their accommodation until the test result is negative, or remain at their accommodation for the duration of their visit.
Residents must take a PCR test on day four and may return home once the test result is negative. Persons testing positive will have to repeat the PCR test days 5-7 before being released, depending on test results and health clearance.

After receiving medical clearance, persons arriving in Grenada must continue to self-monitor for the remaining 14 days using the relevant self-monitoring mobile application. The Grenadian government could reimpose international travel restrictions or tighten, ease, or otherwise amend the existing travel requirements with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). There is no evidence that the influenza vaccine, antibiotics, or antiviral medications will prevent this disease, highlighting the importance of diligent basic health precautions.