The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the COVID-19 risk level in Bermuda from moderate to very low.
The US Consulate in Bermuda in a statement Monday said the CDC's classification of the country has dropped from the Level 2 Travel Health Advisory List or "moderate risk" to "No Travel Health Notice: COVID-19 Risk is Very Low.’
US Consul General to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto said the consulate has been heavily engaged on this issue and advocating for the island’s safety and highlighting protocols implemented by the Government to minimize the spread of COVID-19. "The extensive protocols and testing regime continue to make the island safe for travelers and residents."
He added: “The Government of Bermuda is doing an incredible job managing the island’s safety, and we’re happy to announce the CDC’s adjustment to the country classification in light of Bermuda’s low-risk assessment.”
He said rhe removal from the Travel Health Advisory List is beneficial to the island as the Government, Tourism and International Business sectors seek to attract more visitors to the island.
The Consulate noted all US citizens are advised to read country-specific Travel Advisories and US Embassy and Consulate COVID-19 pages for updates on the impact of the virus worldwide. W
"We continue to recommend US citizens exercise caution when traveling abroad due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic."
With the change in classification, Bermuda joins Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia on the No Travel Health Notice list of countries. Of the other regional countries on the four-tier CDC list here is their current classifications:
Level 1: COVID-19 Risk is Low
Cayman Islands
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 2: COVID-19 Risk is Moderate
Dominica
Level 3: COVID-19 Risk is High
Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the COVID-19 risk level in Bermuda from moderate to very low.
The US Consulate in Bermuda in a statement Monday said the CDC's classification of the country has dropped from the Level 2 Travel Health Advisory List or "moderate risk" to "No Travel Health Notice: COVID-19 Risk is Very Low.’
US Consul General to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto said the consulate has been heavily engaged on this issue and advocating for the island’s safety and highlighting protocols implemented by the Government to minimize the spread of COVID-19. "The extensive protocols and testing regime continue to make the island safe for travelers and residents."
He added: “The Government of Bermuda is doing an incredible job managing the island’s safety, and we’re happy to announce the CDC’s adjustment to the country classification in light of Bermuda’s low risk assessment.”
He said rhe removal from the Travel Health Advisory List is beneficial to the island as the Government, Tourism and International Business sectors seek to attract more visitors to the island.
The Consulate noted all US citizens are advised to read country specific Travel Advisories and US Embassy and Consulate COVID-19 pages for updates on the impact of the virus worldwide. W
"We continue to recommend US citizens exercise caution when traveling abroad due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic."
With the change in classification Bermuda joins Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia on the No Travel Health Notice list of countries. Of the other regional countries on the four tier CDC list here is their current classifications:
Level 1: COVID-19 Risk is Low
Cayman Islands
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 2: COVID-19 Risk is Moderate
Dominica
Level 3: COVID-19 Risk is High
Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Curaçao
Dominican Republic
Guyana
Jamaica
Martinique
St Barts
Saint Martin
Sint Eustatius
Sint Maarten
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
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