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HAVANA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua\/APP) –:Cuba on Monday tightened COVID-19 border control measures in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

The surge in cases follows the resumption of international flights in mid-November and Christmas season gatherings.<\/p>\n

International travelers flying into Cuba will now be asked to show proof of vaccination, as well as negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.<\/p>\n

In addition, random PCR tests will be conducted at the country’s airports, according to the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.<\/p>\n

Children under 12 will not be required to show vaccination passports when visiting the Caribbean nation.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, all passengers flying into Cuba from South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique must stay at designated quarantine hotels for a week at their own expense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

HAVANA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua\/APP) –:Cuba on Monday tightened COVID-19 border control measures in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The surge in cases follows the resumption of international flights in mid-November and Christmas season gatherings. International travelers flying […]<\/p>\n

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