BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Kitts and Nevis continued to increase over the last several days and the rising numbers have prompted the United States to issue a travel advisory for the Federation.
In its latest update, the United States-based Centers for Disease Control has moved the Federation to Level 3 or High.
The elevation means that the CDC has warned US citizens and residents that anyone travelling to Basseterre or Charlestown, their chance of contracting the virus is very high.
In the update that was published on Monday evening (June 28), the CDC indicated that travellers should be fully vaccinated before they travel to St. Kitts and Nevis, while nonessential travel to St. Kitts and Nevis should be avoided.
“Because of the current situation in St. Kitts and Nevis, all travellers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants,” the CDC said.
Further, the CDC said, “Travellers should follow recommendations or requirements in St. Kitts and Nevis, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others.”
The CDC urged its citizens and residents to ensure that they follow all the local protocols while in the Federation and also to wear masks while travelling on vessels or transportation.
Since May 19, St. Kitts and Nevis has seen a significant spike in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 due to the Lamdba Variant on the islands, which was brought to the Federation by a visitor from Argentina.
The Ministry of Health has disclosed that more than 390 cases were discovered during the span of one month.
