18 Jul 2021 | 11:35 PM UTC
US Virgin Islands: COVID-19 restrictions in US Virgin Islands remain largely unchanged as of July 18 /update 19
COVID-19 restrictions in effect in US Virgin Islands as of July 18 remain largely unchanged by comparison with those in force in late May.
Event
As of July 18, the COVID-19-related travel restrictions in effect in the US Virgin Islands remain largely unchanged by comparison with those in place during late May. Travelers aged five or over entering the US Virgin Islands must use the online Traveler Screening Portal to upload a negative result from a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before arrival, or a positive antibody result received within four months before travel. Travelers from the British Virgin Islands must present the results of a test taken no more than two days prior to travel. 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 may need to undergo additional health screening upon arrival. Vaccinated individuals are not exempt from these measures, including the testing requirement. Persons traveling between the US Virgin Islands and the mainland US are not required to take a COVID-19 test.
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 and spacing between tables of 1.2 meters (4 feet). Bars and nightclubs may operate at 50 percent capacity. Authorities have, however, slightly eased some business restrictions. Under guidelines, patrons may now be seated in bar areas of restaurants and nightclubs; moreover, taxis can operate at 75 percent capacity, rather than the 50 percent cap imposed earlier. The use of facemasks remains mandatory in all commercial establishments. All indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Heed the directives of local authorities. Reconfirm all health-related travel requirements before travel. Confirm appointments in advance.
Resources
World Health Organization (WHO)
