I’m starting to feel like a broken record, another week has brought more protocol changes for travel.
Like most updates, these have minimal impacts on vaccinated travelers. Perhaps you saw the news that the US has been moved off the “green list” for the EU. So, what does that mean exactly? The easy answer is “it depends”, each country within the EU can determine what, if any changes they will make in allowing non-essential travel. France has yet to announce changes to their policy of vaccinated travelers only. Italy immediately announced that they would implement a testing requirement prior to entry for all travelers, regardless of vaccination status. Sweden, on the other hand, announced that they will no longer permit entry to US travelers, vaccinated, or not.
Just yesterday, the US added more countries to the “Level 4 – do not travel” list of recommendations. Jamaica was the one that may have the most impact on those wishing to getaway soon. While travelers from the US can still travel with only a test, vaccinations are not a requirement for Jamaica, the country is having major issues controlling the virus. To date, just 5% of the population has been fully vaccinated. Even those travelers who are fully vaccinated are urged to re-evaluate their plans at this point. For travelers not yet vaccinated travel is no longer recommended.
In good news, Ireland is expected to begin relaxing their protocols as they have just reached full vaccination on 70% of their population.
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