By Deandrea Hamilton

Editor

#Aruba, March 18, 2022 – No test and no vaccine, just come invites the Aruba Tourism Authority which on Thursday announced that as of Saturday March 19, all travel entry requirements instituted due to Covid-19 are now lifted.

Aruba is among the growing number of countries, which is essentially embracing that the coronavirus has shifted to being more endemic and manageable.  It is also becoming increasingly clear that travellers are re-gaining confidence in the safety of travel and are choosing as destinations which have easier entry requirements.

Aruba is not getting rid of all Covid-19 precautions however, its Health & Happiness Code remains effective.  This is the cleaning and hygiene standard which was rolled out to mitigate spread of the virus among guests and residents of the “One Happy Island.”

Travellers to Aruba will still have to complete the standard Embarkation/Disembarkation Card which is part of its border processing for visitors, but the new “Path Forward” eliminates the need for negative Covid-19 tests and the need for any guest to be vaccinated in order to enter and enjoy the destination.

It is explained that Aruba’s “Path Forward” is informed by global health organizations, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), along with leading scientists and experts. On an ongoing basis, the Aruban government, healthcare systems and tourism industry will monitor the current environment and changing conditions to determine how to further adapt, if necessary.

Aruba is at Level 4 rating for safety by the US Centers for Disease Control, which means the country is considered at Very High Risk for catching COVID.

From the CDC, there are these recommendations for Level 4 Travel Advisory:

If you must travel to Aruba, make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before travel.

Even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.

Anyone 2 years or older should properly wear a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces.

At this time, Aruba is with a weekly average of 16 new cases of Covid 19 per day and 75.6 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated.