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Head's up for those traveling through the USVI. Just finished watching Bryan's press conference. Beginning Jan. 3. tests will be required within 3 days of arrival into the territory. Everyone entering will require tests including those that were vaccinated in the USVI. There has not been clarification of those arriving via ferry (yet). I am going to assume (for now) that it will be 3 days. The portal has not yet been updated.

Hi. This should be posted in the USVI forum also. Or maybe first?? Is there any kind of a link to post?

Will air be one day, like the rest of the US?

No link to post yet. I watched the live press conference.

RatsWife - I believe this was originally intended to address those coming into the territory from the mainland - tightened up from 5 days and whereas those vaccinated in the USVI did not need to test, they now do. I believe that this extends to sea arrival as well. International air arrival should remain unchanged at one day (US policy). We arrive 1/2 via STT so watching this closely. When I see something official from portal I will post.

Here is the link to the press conference on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GovernmentHouseUSVI/videos/893542044647707

Here is a Consortium link: https://viconsortium.com/vi-coronav...midnight-closure-except-on-new-years-eve

We have some friends who had plans to arrive on Jan. 3rd. from the US. They have a 5 day covid test scheduled but are unable to re-schedule to a 3 day test as the reservations for that are backed up and unavailable. Phone calls to Dept. of Tourism confirmed the 3 day limit. Seems that they are stuck and out of luck. I assume that many people have found themselves in the same situation. Anyone know of a solution to their problem?

Perhaps. Order the proctored BinaxNow test from Emed. Needs to be ordered ASAP. Just checked website, 6 pack is available. Will need to test to return to US as well. Good to have extras. May be able to expedite shipping overnight, as they do note that tests may be delayed in shipping due to demand.

www.emed.com/airline-travel

The Optum Store store has them on line as well. I ordered more yesterday for our trip in case we need them. Ordered yesterday and shipped today (overnight). They are available in 2 and 3 packs on this site.

Covid cases in BVI have spiked to 256 in the last 4 days. I read online that testing supplies in PR are scarce.

In USVI in ONE WEEK
72 cases 12/20/21 ------ 786 cases 12/28/21

https://www.covid19usvi.com/covid19-report

The USVI case increase reminds me of the BVI situation in July/August. I wonder if we will see additional changes to protocols……

On VG now....staffing seems to be an issue. Nova at Oil Nut just closed. We were supposed to be there tomorrow. I'm surprised how quiet it is for high season. Everyone here masking but in and around Soggy Dollar not at all. Brought more emed tests than we should need (I hope!). I plan on leaving my extras so if anyone is stuck for tests let me know. Well be testing on the 3rd.

So if I am flying on Saturday, January 8....I can test Wednesday, January 5?

Skipdastraw,

I have friends who are down there who would absolutely love to get your extra tests!

Yes, but I would wait until the 6th so that you don't have to retest when you get to Tortola. You can use the Binax Now test proctored through eMed for both entries.

The USVI travel portal has been updated to include the new guidelines.

I'll know how many we have left by the 4th. Is that too late?

Sent you a PM Skip.

I don't think so. Where do you think you will be when you test?

I ordered 23Dec, received 24Dec. FedEx charge was double what I paid in September, no explained reason.