Even though there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Barbados at the moment, the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory continues to test people on a daily basis.
The Ministry of Health and ‘Wellness has explained that those being tested for the viral illness include persons requiring surgical procedures, those being admitted into healthcare institutions and those with respiratory or other suspected COVID-19 symptoms.
Testing is also being carried out at the request of some work places as well as individuals with travel plans.
With the recommencement of scheduled commercial travel into the island from July 12, protocols have been put in place for people arriving into the country.
According to Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Kerrie Symmonds, everyone travelling to Barbados must be tested for COVID-19 at an accredited laboratory within 72 hours of departure, with the exception of those coming from within CARICOM, who are allowed up to one week before travel to get tested.
