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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
[Re: Olly]
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We are in the same boat, we have a trip next month and have a 12 year old. We are fully vaccinated but obviously at 12 she is not. I assume they will release information about 5 days before the change.
We are trying to schedule our daughter for the shot on the first day it is allowed and with Pfizer you can technically have as little as 17 days between shots per scheduling guidance (21 is stnd) . So the potential window for first shot is about 4 and a half weeks before travel.
Last edited by Java230; 05/05/2021 10:02 PM.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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That would be nice. Please post here if there are changes to the official website.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Interesting that they added a Day 4 test requirement for kids, but at least they are released - though he did say something about a bubble - after the Day 0 test results. The Day 7 test for the day trip people from the BVI was an unexpected twist!
Progress, at least!
Peter s/y Time Will Tell (2019 Lagoon 42) peter@syTimeWillTell.com
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Thanks for the good note taking Jason! While there is no mention of it, sounds like trackers have gone away. I wonder if the insurance requirements are the same.
I would assume the insurance is the same but no clear mention. I'm curious about the trackers too. It was not mentioned and they don't really seem to work anyway but the fee implies they will still be around. The fee breakdown currently is $70 for each of the 2 tests and $35 for the rental of the tracker. The fee was reduced by $70, the cost of 1 test so I'm not sure what's happening. Hopefully, the written announcement will clarify.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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No mention of arrival quotas, do we assume that it's still limited to 50 by ferry and 120 by air?
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Thank you for the update Jason! We are traveling with my 12 year old and have been eagerly awaiting this update. Question for whoever might know- can she get her day 4 test on Anegada? We were planning on being there on our Days 4 and 5.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Thank you for the update Jason! We are traveling with my 12 year old and have been eagerly awaiting this update. Question for whoever might know- can she get her day 4 test on Anegada? We were planning on being there on our Days 4 and 5. If you are chartering, I'd check with you charter company. So far, they have required charter guests to take the day 4 test on Tortola. They recently started allowing at least Moorings guest to go back to the base but most boats go to Nanny Cay. Anegada land-stay people can do their Day 4 test on Anegada but only on ferry days or days there happens to be a flight. That means sometimes people are waiting until day 5 to take their test.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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I have been hard on the BVI but I think this is a reasonable compromise for unvaccinated children. Agree...the only thing I wish they did MUCH better is communicate the details of the process and simplify the process. There are 2 ladies in the BVI that are carrying most of load getting people through the portal. But this time they did signal a change in advance and follow up with some clarity before the deadline for implementation
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Thank you for the update Jason! We are traveling with my 12 year old and have been eagerly awaiting this update. Question for whoever might know- can she get her day 4 test on Anegada? We were planning on being there on our Days 4 and 5. If you are chartering, I'd check with you charter company. So far, they have required charter guests to take the day 4 test on Tortola. They recently started allowing at least Moorings guest to go back to the base but most boats go to Nanny Cay. Anegada land-stay people can do their Day 4 test on Anegada but only on ferry days or days there happens to be a flight. That means sometimes people are waiting until day 5 to take their test. Thanks Jason. I will check in with BVI Yacht Charters.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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What is the difference between “Staying in the family bubble” vs quarantine for the groups with unvaccinated children? It's pretty vague but I think it's intended to mean the children need to stay with their parents/guardians. Don't send kids to camps, day cares, schools, etc until the Day 4 test results prove negative.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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The recent announcement indicates that a mix of vaccinated crew (that’s us) and non-vaccinated (our friends from Italy) must quarantine for 7 days! How is it possible to provision for a week with no freezer and limited storage for 28 gallons of drinking water on a 41 foot boat? And no refueling or taking on water? This is getting ridiculous. Is anyone within the charter industry raising objections? Like allowing vaccinated individuals to get off the boat? You can have provisions delivered to Nanny Cay docks and they will also let you take on water. I'm guessing you can do the same at your charter base.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
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Thanks Jason. We use Horizon out of Nanny Cay, so that's good. So you are saying that in addition to the initial provisioning, we can return for replenishment? Also, I think I have seen reference to day 4 testing (now day 7?) at Nanny Cay. Is that accurate? I would check with your charter company about returning to pickup provisions to know for sure. Yes, most people go to Nanny Cay for Day 4(7) testing.
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Re: May 15th BVI Changes for Vaccine - Children
[Re: Olly]
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When does the new 7 day quarantine go into effect? Dies it effect people on a boat now? Could be a bunch of canceled boat and Villa bookings.
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 05/07/2021 04:18 PM.
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