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CDC Tells Travelers to Avoid ALL Travel to The Bahamas

Mon, Apr 19th 2021, 02:47 PM
Covid-19 Health

The CDC just increased The Bahamas to "Level 4: Very High".

They have advised that travelers should avoid all travel to the Bahamas.

Key Information for Travelers to the Bahamas

  • Travelers should avoid all travel to the Bahamas.
  • Because of the current situation in  the Bahamas even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants and should avoid all travel to the Bahamas.
  • If you must travel to the Bahamas, get fully vaccinated before travel. All travelers should wear a mask, stay 6 feet from others, avoid crowds, and wash their hands.
  • See recommendations for fully vaccinated travelers.
  • See recommendations for unvaccinated travelers.
  • Quick guide for travelers


Travel Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

If you are fully vaccinated:

  •     You do NOT have to get tested before leaving the United States, unless your destination requires it.  
  •     You do NOT have to self-quarantine after you arrive in the United States.


During travel:

  •     Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
  •     Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who is not traveling with you.
  •     Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).


Before you travel to the United States by air

All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery  from COVID-19 in the past 3 months  before they board a flight to the United States.  

After Travel

  •     You should get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel
  •     Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
  •     Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.


Do NOT travel if were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, you test positive for COVID-19, or you are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test. Learn when it is safe for you to travel. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.


COVID-19 Levels

Level 4: Very High

Level 3: High

Level 2: Moderate

Level 1: Low

Level unknown

 

Travel Recommendations for Unvaccinated Travelers

If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, take the following steps:

Before travel:

  • Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.


During travel:

  •     Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public settings. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
  •     Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did not travel with you. It's important to do this everywhere—both indoors and outdoors.
  •     Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).


Before you travel to the United States by air

All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery  from COVID-19 in the past 3 months  before they board a flight to the United States.  

After you travel:

  •     Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
    • Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
    • If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
    • If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
  •     Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
  •     Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
  •     Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.


Do NOT travel if were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, you test positive for COVID-19, or you are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test. Learn when it is safe for you to travel. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.


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