31 Mar 2022 | 03:23 PM UTC
Puerto Rico: Authorities lift most COVID-19-related domestic measures, ease certain travel restrictions as of March 30 /update 37
Officials in Puerto Rico lift most COVID-19-related domestic measures, ease certain travel restrictions as of March 30.
Event
Authorities in Puerto Rico have lifted most of the territory's COVID-19-related domestic measures and eased its domestic travel restrictions as of March 30. Under the new Executive Order (EO) 2022-019, most indoor and outdoor mask mandates are eliminated. Individuals working in or visiting health institutions, nursing homes, or public transportation facilities must still wear a facemask. Domestic travel restrictions have also been eased; travelers from the mainland US or other US territories are not required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Due to the EO, travelers no longer need to fill out a travel declaration form.
Domestic Measures
Supermarkets, retail stores, and pharmacies can operate without capacity limits. People entering public and private establishments are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results. Businesses are allowed to require facemasks and cannot prevent individuals from wearing facemasks.
International Travel Restrictions
Travelers must continue to follow the federal requirements for travel from outside the US and US territories. Nonresident foreign nationals 18 and older must be fully vaccinated to enter Puerto Rico; those aged 2-17 do not need a vaccination but must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (i.e., either PCR or antigen) taken within 24 hours before travel. For more information on federal US travel restrictions, click here.
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
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and business appointments. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
