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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
[Re: ecm56]
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10/21/2020 06:04 PM
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/22/2020 09:08 AM
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No, we’re giving up on coming back. I Just booked a Mexico upscale all adult, all inclusive, for a December trip. Mexico is open. Small AI means low risk. Tired of putting up with tyrannical idiots!
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
[Re: ecm56]
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10/22/2020 11:44 AM
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284 Media is live-streaming the meeting from Jost Van Dyke. Expect typical island connectivity.
I missed it but someone who was watching said the Premier indicated the announcement would be delayed until Monday.
Last edited by ecm56; 10/22/2020 11:45 AM.
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/22/2020 11:57 AM
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Really disappointed. Listening to this, my thought is they will likely push the announcement out even farther - I don't think they are ready. I was told by a relatively reliable source yesterday that the protocols were approved this week.
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/22/2020 12:46 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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Ports top to open Dec 8th?? Does that mean ferries (ferry) will run? Love to hear any word on this ..thanks.. I'm sure that's what it means. The ports are already open for cargo.
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
[Re: ecm56]
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10/22/2020 02:03 PM
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I watched some of the livestream meeting on JVD. Premier said (paraphrased): All ports will open, but did not give a date. Also, would not answer if BVIs would require a negative test like the USVIs, nor would confirm quarantine timeframe. Will not make a decision to put people at risk for the sake of the dollar. Kept referring to the speech on Monday and asked to keep in mind that Covid is fluid and if they have to make adjustments after announcing the protocols they will. Travel between JVD and St. Thomas will have protocols, so cannot just go "get some KFC can come back". Health Minister said (paraphrased): The things that have made us safe cannot be thrown away. We have looked at every rapid test in terms of safety and they have failed, not always accurate. Other tests that could be used are still to be confirmed. To release someone immediately upon arrival is risky. Burmuda has 4 day quarantine. Look at the Bahamas - they had to shut down again and cabinet members are quarantining. We're taking all of this into consideration to see where other countries that have opened up had a spike. We have to be mindful and be safe and keep health aspects in the full view.
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/22/2020 02:35 PM
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I watched some of the livestream meeting on JVD. Premier said (paraphrased): All ports will open, but did not give a date. Also, would not answer if BVIs would require a negative test like the USVIs, nor would confirm quarantine timeframe. Will not make a decision to put people at risk for the sake of the dollar. Kept referring to the speech on Monday and asked to keep in mind that Covid is fluid and if they have to make adjustments after announcing the protocols they will. Travel between JVD and St. Thomas will have protocols, so cannot just go "get some KFC can come back". Health Minister said (paraphrased): The things that have made us safe cannot be thrown away. We have looked at every rapid test in terms of safety and they have failed, not always accurate. Other tests that could be used are still to be confirmed. To release someone immediately upon arrival is risky. Burmuda has 4 day quarantine. Look at the Bahamas - they had to shut down again and cabinet members are quarantining. We're taking all of this into consideration to see where other countries that have opened up had a spike. We have to be mindful and be safe and keep health aspects in the full view. They said several times the seaports will open on Dec. 8.
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/23/2020 04:39 PM
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/23/2020 09:44 PM
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I'm not sure a home test kit will be accepted. How can anyone be sure that the sample came from the named person?
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: BVI News - Air entry protocols next Thursday?
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10/25/2020 01:27 PM
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We'll be experts at the nasal swab by the time we get back to the VIs from Grenada. We managed an itinerary with only 3 COVID tests for the two of us! Only $732 US for the two of us. The four day sail straight through may happen, but I'd like to see a couple of islands. The CARICOM travel bubble lets us visit St. Lucia, Dominica, and Antigua. Sint Maarten does not require COVID test if you are from the bubble; we'll get a COVID test for USVI re-entry in Sint Maarten.
Of course, the protocols could change at any time. Plan B is to sail back direct.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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