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The travel bubble, which exempted persons from select countries from further quarantine or testing upon arrival in Barbados, has been discontinued.<\/p>

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Countries with low COVID-19 positivity rates and low cases per 100,000 population, \u201cevery fortnight\u201d, were allowed to be in the bubble, which went into effect on July 17, this year.\u00a0 It ceased to be effective on August 21.<\/p>\n

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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, said the decision to discontinue the bubble was due to increased positivity rates and cases \u201cin many of our sister Caribbean countries\u201d.<\/p>

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\u201cThe bubble was implemented to provide more seamless travel for countries, which were deemed to be low risk.\u00a0 However, over the two-week period prior to the bubble being discontinued, there were rising COVID levels and infection rates. Therefore, the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet Subcommittee deliberated and decided the travel bubble would be discontinued until further notice,\u201d Dr. George explained.<\/p>

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He pointed out that with the travel bubble no longer in effect, all protocols would now apply.\u00a0 For vaccinated travellers, quarantine will be for 24 to 48 hours, while for unvaccinated travellers, five days with a re-test on day six.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Chief Medical Officer stated that persons from countries of special interest would be required to quarantine for seven days with a re-test on day eight, \u201cirrespective of their vaccination status\u201d.<\/p>

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He also urged the travelling public to always consult with the protocols for accurate travel information.\u00a0 The updated protocols may be viewed by visiting\u00a0https:\/\/www.visitbarbados.org\/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The travel bubble, which exempted persons from select countries from further quarantine or testing upon arrival in Barbados, has been discontinued. 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