Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities update some COVID-19-related domestic measures as of Feb. 9 /update 35

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago update some COVID-19-related domestic measures as of Feb. 9. Other restrictions largely unchanged.

Event

As of Feb. 9, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have eased some COVID-19-related domestic restrictions. Authorities have allowed access to rivers and extended the permitted hours of access to beaches, which are now 05:00-18:00, instead of 05:00-12:00. Additionally, the capacity limit for places of worship was increased from 25 to 50 percent.

Domestic Measures
Gatherings larger than 10 people remain banned, and individuals over the age of seven must continue to wear facemasks in public spaces. Public parties and festivals are prohibited, and nightclubs must remain closed. Public transport can operate at 75 percent capacity.

Additionally, the TT Safe Zone plan remains in place. Under this policy, multiple businesses, including restaurants, bars, casinos, cinemas, theaters, and gyms, can open for in-person services at 50 percent capacity, provided employees and customers have proof of being fully vaccinated.

International Travel Restrictions
Unvaccinated foreign citizens are not allowed to enter the country. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if they have taken all doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine more than 14 days before travel to Trinidad and Tobago. Unvaccinated children traveling with fully vaccinated family members are allowed to enter but must take a COVID-19 test three to five days after arrival. Additionally, all travelers must have proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their arrival in the country.

Unvaccinated citizens or residents may enter via Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad and must quarantine at an approved state-supervised hotel for 14 days. During this time, they must take additional COVID-19 tests.

All travelers entering the country, including children, must complete the TTravel Pass; the form is available by clicking here.

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

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and business appointments. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.