Honduras: Officials maintain most domestic COVID-19-related measures and tighten travel controls as of Dec. 2 /update 66

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The government of Honduras is maintaining most COVID-related domestic controls as of Dec. 2, while tightening certain international restrictions. Incoming passengers must give details of the countries they have visited in the 30 days prior to arrival; authorities have implemented stricter health screening procedures at all ports of entry and may require persons who have been in countries with confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of the virus to quarantine for up to 14 days. Testing restrictions remain mostly unchanged.

International Travel Restrictions
Aside from the new measures targeting the Omicron strain of COVID-19, international travel restrictions remain generally unchanged. Travelers must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Honduras; those who can prove having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before travel are exempt from the testing requirement. Travelers arriving via air and land must also complete a pre-arrival (prechequeo) travel form. All arrivals may be subject to additional COVID-19 testing.

Those who present symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been in contact with a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 may be required to quarantine for up to 14 days. Wearing a facemask is required at all times while traveling.

Domestic Restrictions
Between 22:00-05:00, individuals must have a vaccination certificate in order to be out in public and businesses must ask customers to show proof of vaccination to enter their establishments. Bars, nightclubs, discotheques must remain closed, and concerts and fairs remain banned. Authorities will likely reinforce the current restrictions as a safeguard against the Omicron variant.

All banks, supermarkets, shopping centers, and stores nationwide remain subject to capacity limits. Businesses that are allowed to operate must ensure that all patrons wear protective facemasks, use hand sanitizer, and practice social distancing. Social gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, tighten, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on local disease activity.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
National Police of Honduras (Spanish)
National Institute of Migration - Pre-Check Form (Spanish)