Everyone flying from Aruba to Curaçao must have a negative PCR test result.
ORANJESTAD, WILLEMSTAD - Even now that vaccination has started, the coronavirus that has spread from China continues to cause global disruption.
Infections and hospital figures in the Netherlands are slightly down again, but the mutants are cause for concern. The British are confronting serious problems and the Brazilian and South African are also on the way.
The British variant of the corona virus has been found in Aruba. The Aruban authorities have received official confirmation from the Netherlands on Monday. The British variant emerged in five tests that were sent to the Netherlands. In two cases it concerns people who are visiting the island, in three cases it concerns residents of the island. It is not stated from which country the visitors come.
Eighteen new corona infections were registered in Aruba on Monday. The number of infections is 391.
In the coming days, it will be decided what measures should be taken to prevent further spread. The authorities advised the population on Monday to limit family visits. And also avoid contact with others as much as possible, both during and outside work.
In Curaçao, the government immediately took measures on Monday evening. Everyone flying from Aruba to Curaçao is now (January 26) obliged to do a PCR test. The government also advises against anyone to fly to Aruba. Fly to Aruba only if necessary.