All visiting tourists Bonaire is required to complete and sign a health declaration, which can be downloaded here. While the world around us is changing to adapt to the challenges posed by COVID-19, some things on Bonaire remain the same, such as our commitment to nature.

Can I travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Do not travel abroad until you are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow the CDC’s international travel recommendations for unvaccinated persons.

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and transmit COVID-19. However, international travel poses additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers may be at higher risk of contracting and potentially transmitting some variants of COVID-19.

Do you need a COVID-19 test to fly back to the US?

Air passengers traveling to the U.S. must present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm negative test results or recovery documents for all passengers before boarding.

Do fully vaccinated travelers need to be tested for COVID-19 before traveling?

Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 before or after domestic travel unless required by local, state, or regional health authorities.

What are the travel guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth.

Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (approximately 2 arm lengths) from anyone not traveling with you.

Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).

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Do I need to quarantine after domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?

CDC does not require travelers to undergo mandatory federal quarantine.However, the CDC recommends unvaccinated Travelers self-isolate for 7 days after travel, or 10 days if they test negative.

Check the CDC’s domestic travel page for the latest recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.

Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.

Why is it necessary to quarantine for 14 days after traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic?

You may have been exposed to COVID-19 while traveling. You may feel fine and have no symptoms, but you could be contagious and spread the virus to others without symptoms. You and your traveling companions (including children) pose a risk to your family, friends and community for 14 days after traveling.

Can I travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic if I am fully vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and transmit COVID-19. However, international travel poses additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers may be at higher risk of contracting and potentially transmitting some variants of COVID-19.

Can vaccinated people spread COVID-19?

• A person who has been fully vaccinated with a Delta variant breakthrough infection can transmit the virus to others.

What type of coronavirus testing is required for travel to the United States?

The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 virus test (nucleic acid amplification test [NAAT] or antigen test) received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Do I need to have a negative COVID-19 test to enter the US if I am flying from US soil?

No, the order to provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 does not apply to air passengers flying from U.S. territories to U.S. states.

U.S. territories include American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Can a COVID-19 test taken before leaving the U.S. be used to return within a 3-day period?

If the trip is shorter than 3 days, testing for the virus in the U.S. can be used to meet the requirements of the order, as long as the sample is collected no more than three days before the flight back to the U.S. If the return delay is more than 3 days after the test, you will need to retest before the return flight.

Travelers considering this option should also consider whether the destination has appropriate testing capabilities and the time frame needed to obtain results when making travel plans.

What should I do when I arrive in the U.S. after international travel if I have been vaccinated against COVID-19?

• Get tested for the virus 3-5 days after travel.
– If you test positive, self-isolate to protect others from infection.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19; if you develop symptoms, isolate and get tested.
• Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.

What precautions should I take after traveling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Get tested for the virus 3-5 days after travel.
– If you test positive, self-isolate to protect others from infection.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19; if you develop symptoms, isolate and get tested.
• Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.

Can I still have sex during the coronavirus pandemic?

Touching, hugging, kissing, and sex are more likely to be safe if you are both healthy and feeling well, are practicing social distancing, and have no known exposure to anyone with COVID-19.

How often are international travel advisories related to COVID-19 updated?

Weekly updates are recommended. CDC reviews data reported to the World Health Organization on a daily basis to determine a destination’s COVID-19 travel health notification level and makes appropriate level changes on a weekly basis.

Do I need to wear a mask if I have the COVID-19 vaccine?

On July 27, 2021, the CDC issued updated guidance on the need to urgently increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage and recommends that everyone in areas of large or high transmission wear a mask in public indoor spaces even if fully vaccinated .

Has anyone tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated?

Vaccines can significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19, but no vaccine is perfect. Now, 174 million people have been fully vaccinated, a small number of whom are experiencing so-called « breakthrough » infections, meaning they test positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated.

How long will COVID-19 symptoms last if vaccinated?

Reassuringly, for those who do contract COVID-19 after being vaccinated, only about 5% develop symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks, meaning their chances of developing long-term COVID are cut in half .

Can vaccinated people travel during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States?

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and transmit SARS-CoV-2 and can now travel within the United States at low risk.

Can I get COVID-19 again after getting vaccinated in Kentucky?

These findings suggest that in people previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, comprehensive vaccination may provide additional protection against reinfection. Among previously infected Kentucky residents, unvaccinated individuals were more than twice as likely to be reinfected as fully vaccinated individuals.

How long does it take to build immunity to COVID-19 after vaccination?

The COVID-19 vaccine teaches our immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. After vaccination, it usually takes several weeks for the body to develop protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a person can still get COVID-19 after being vaccinated.

How long should I quarantine after traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you are not tested, stay home and self-isolate for 10 days after your travel. Regardless of whether you are tested, you should avoid contact with people at increased risk of severe illness for 14 days.

Do I need to be tested for COVID-19 after traveling if I have been infected within the past 3 months?

If you have recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection within the past 3 months, follow all requirements and advice for fully vaccinated travelers, unless you do not need post-arrival testing 3-5 days after travel , unless you have symptoms.

If I am vaccinated, do I need to be tested for COVID-19 before or after traveling to the U.S.?

• If you are traveling in the United States, you do not need to be tested before and after travel or self-quarantine after travel.