October 7, 2024

Island to lift many COVID-19 requirements

Island to lift many COVID-19 requirements
A traveler waits at a security checkpoint at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 18, 2020. Puerto Rico's governor has announced that the island would drop masking requirements in most venues.

Puerto Rico this week is dropping nearly all travel-related COVID-19 restrictions for domestic travelers from the U.S. as case counts on the island continue to fall.  

Starting Thursday, domestic visitors from the U.S. will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test to enter. 

Masks will no longer be required in indoor or outdoor venues, with some exceptions, Governor Pedro Pierluisi announced Monday. Certain areas, such as health facilities, will still require face coverings.  

Officials recommend that people continue to wear masks indoors when the vaccination status of others is unknown. Travelers will also still need to wear a mask on the plane ride to Puerto Rico because the U.S. federal mask mandate is in effect until at least March 18. 

MASK MANDATE ON PLANES:Yes, masks are still required on planes and at airports despite new CDC mask guidelines