Health Alert: Jamaica, Extension of Travel Closure for Incoming Travels

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (April 6, 2020)  

Location: Jamaica

Event:  The Ministry of Health and Wellness of Jamaica has confirmed 58 cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica.

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• The government of Jamaica has extended its closure of incoming travel for another 14 days. Therefore, airports and ports will now be closed until April 18^th.
• International commercial flight options currently exist in Jamaica. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  Some airlines advise travelers that international travel may require proof of onward or return travel upon arrival at your destination.  U.S. citizens returning to the United States do not need to provide proof of onward travel.  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Jamaica at this time.
• An island-wide curfew is in effect from April 1 to April 8, 2020, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily.

The following is an updated list of commercial flights out of Jamaica to the United States:

MONTEGO BAY (MBJ) – April 11^th 

KINGSTON (KIN) – April 11^th 

For more information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Jamaica, visit the U.S. Embassy’s website.

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Assistance:

·        U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica

142 Old Hope Rd. Kingston 6, Jamaica
+1-876-702-6000
KingstonACS@state.gov
https://jm.usembassy.gov/

·        U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay 

Whitter Village, Ironshore

Unit EU-1 (across from Burger King)

Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
+1-876-953-0620
MobayACS@state.gov

·        U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands
150 Smith Road
Smith Road Center, Unit 202B
George Town, KY1-1010
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
+345-945-8173
CaymanACS@state.gov

·        State Department - Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444

·        Jamaica Country Information

·        Cayman Island Country Information

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