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Puerto Rico waives COVID-19 test for vaccinated US travelers

Fully vaccinated US inbound travelers to Puerto Rico no longer have to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test, effective today.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

May 25, 2021

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In addition, those who are unvaccinated and international arrivals may present a negative antigen test result to enter.

Curfew lifted

As well, the local curfew established in March has been lifted.

Additional reduced restrictions include increased capacities for businesses, raised from 30% to 50%; the removal of a mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals at parks and beaches; and permission to consume alcoholic beverages at pools and beaches. The reopening of Puerto Rico's coliseums, popular for entertainment experiences, will also be permitted at 30% capacity, with all attendees required to present either a vaccination card or negative antigen test to gain admission.

COVID-19 protocols for travelers are here

 

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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