Panama will introduce new measures for travelers from India, United Kingdom, South Africa and South America

As of this Monday, May 3, travelers who wish can avail themselves of their isolation at their own expense and at other hotel establishments authorized by the authorities before boarding or arriving in Panama, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported.

He also revealed that travelers or people who arrive from India, or who have stayed or migrated through the United Kingdom, South Africa and South America, received a negative PCR or antigen 48 hours before arriving in the Panamanian region Gotta bring the test.

Minsa emphasizes that this measure applies to those who enter, either by air or land or sea, by private or commercial means and pay the cost of a second trial before registration in migration upon arrival in the national territory. .

He said, “This population is repeated in the country that every person comes from these countries and even if the test is negative, they will have to complete their isolation for three days at their home, if those countries In national or resident or travelers monitoring hotel. Kovid-19 is not.

This measure does not apply to seafarers, technical and support staff, ship mechanics, as well as drivers and international cargo transport assistants, as well as human personnel.

Similarly, the institution reiterated to the population that although the vaccination process is progressing at a good pace, we should not lower our guard and self-care measures like correct use of masks, frequent hand washing, alcohol gel Must use. Screen face and alcohol.