US Virgin Islands: Authorities maintain COVID-19 travel measures, tighten business restrictions as of Feb. 25 /update 14

Event

Authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) have tightened some business restrictions as of Feb. 25 as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Travel measures remain unchanged.

Domestic Measures
Existing restrictions represent the third level - Safer at Home - in the territory's five-level scale, which ranges from Total Quarantine to New Normal. Measures in place include:

• The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in all commercial entities.

• Bars must remain closed; restaurants may open for delivery and take-out services only.

• All gatherings are limited to 50 people for both indoor and outdoor settings.

• All approved businesses and facilities are required to ensure that customers maintain a distance of 1.8 meters (6 feet) from one another.

• Recreational facilities may open but cannot sell food or drinks. Beaches are open.

International Travel Requirements
Every traveler aged five and over entering the USVI must use the online Traveler Screening Portal to upload a negative COVID-19 test taken up to five days before arrival; without clearance from the Traveler Screening Portal, individuals may not be allowed to travel into the USVI. Travelers will be subject to mandatory temperature testing and possible additional health screening upon arrival. All restrictions are subject to amendment at short notice.

Advice

Heed the directives of the authorities. Reconfirm all health-related travel requirements before travel. Confirm appointments in advance.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
USVI Department of Health - COVID-19
USVI Traveler Screening Portal
USVI Travel Restrictions