SANITARY PROCEDURE TO TRAVEL TO CUBA

Entry Protocol in Cuba for international travelers

In correspondence with the international and national epidemiological situation of COVID-19 and the immunization levels achieved, it has been decided to make the following modifications to the entry requirements to the country as part of the International Health Control.

  • Eliminate as a requirement for entry to the country the presentation of a test for COVID-19 (antigen test or PCR-RT) carried out in the country of origin, as well as such as the anti-COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
  • It will be maintained sampling for SARS CoV-2 study (free) at random from travelers at points of entry to the country, taking into account the number of flights, the entry of boats and the epidemiological risk represented by the country of origin.
  • If the sample taken at the entry point is positive, the sample will be tested. according to the protocols approved in the country for the clinical-epidemiological control of COVID-19.
  • All flows and measures implemented at all entry points to the country are maintained to guarantee social distancing and disinfection of hands and surfaces.
  • The mandatory use of the mask is maintained at all entry points to the country.

POSITIVE CASES DETECTED IN CUBA

Any traveler who arrives in Cuba and tests positive for COVID-19 will be admitted to the health institutions designated for this purpose in each territory.

All direct contacts of these travelers will be isolated in centers designated for this in each territory, or at home, as long as the necessary conditions exist and compliance with this measure is guaranteed.

Confirmed indigenous cases that are at risk, or the severity of their condition warrants it, will be admitted to health institutions designated for this purpose. The rest can be admitted into the home in accordance with the conditions of each territory.

Direct contacts of confirmed autochthonous cases will isolate themselves in their homes and, if necessary, they will do so institutionally, for eight days.

Confirmed pregnant women and children under ten years of age will be isolated in the health institutions designated for this purpose.

The study of first-order contacts of confirmed cases will be carried out. at the time their contact status is known.

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