US Virgin Islands: COVID-19 restrictions in US Virgin Islands largely unchanged since late April as of late May /update 17

As of late May, authorities in US Virgin Islands keep territorywide COVID-19 restrictions largely unchanged compared to late April.

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As of May 21, authorities in the US Virgin Islands have kept COVID-19 restrictions largely the same since late April. The territory remains at the "Safer at Home" level (i.e., the third stage of its five-tier recovery plan). At this level, most nonessential businesses may operate provided they comply with social distancing guidelines; restaurants may remain open with a maximum of six people per table, but may reduce the spacing between tables from 1.8 meters (6 feet) to 1.2 meters (4 feet). Bars and nightclubs may operate at 50 percent capacity. The use of facemasks is mandatory in all commercial establishments. All indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people.

All travelers aged five or over entering the US Virgin Islands must use the online Traveler Screening Portal to upload a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before arrival; failure to obtain clearance from the Traveler Screening Portal will result in denial of entry into the US Virgin Islands. Travelers are subject to mandatory temperature testing and many need to undergo additional health screening upon arrival. Vaccinated individuals are not exempt from these measures, including the testing requirement.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.