Is it Corona-Safe to travel to Aruba?

 

We are all affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We need to “reinvent” the way we live and travel. Although many details about how to travel post-coronavirus remain unclear, Aruba works relentlessly to be a “corona-safe” holiday destination.

On this page we keep you informed about the developments from April 24th 2020 onwards in regards to the corona virus on Aruba. This serves to keep you updated about the action taken by Aruba and Elements of Aruba to ensure a “corona-safe” holiday for you and your family.

Our sources are amongst other the local newspaper Amigoe, Facebook updates from Fresh Aruba, the Reina Beatrix International Airport, Prime-Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA).

We update this list at minimum bi-weekly.

March 1th, 2022:
AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORONA ON ARUBA IS CURRENTLY STABLE AND SAFE, WE WILL NOT APPLY MORE UPDATES TO THIS PAGE UNLESS THERE ARE AGAIN CHANGES.

February 17th, 2022:
As of today, all applicable Covid measures have been lifted, such as the catering restrictions and the face mask obligation. However, the advice remains (if desirable and where mandatory, such as at the airport) to wear a face mask, wash hands and keep your distance.

Only if you are not fully vaccinated and have not received a booster shot, it is mandatory for travelers to test before departure.

February 16th, 2022:
The total number of active cases is 58 today. On average, there are 20 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 25%. There are currently 14 Covid patients in hospital here, one of which is in ICU, in addition to the six patients still in ICU in Colombia.

February 7th, 2022:
The total number of active cases is now 141. On average there are 47 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 38%. There are currently 22 Covid patients in hospital here, three of which are in the ICU, in addition to the seven patients who are in the ICU in Colombia.

February 4th, 2022:
The following relaxations are in effect as of today:
CATERING
* restaurants: max 10 people at 1 table inside and outside
* bar and rum shops: max 10 tables with max 4 people per table inside and outside
* closing time catering 1 am, casinos 2 am
FACE MASK
*remains mandatory in all occasions, including gym and school
QUARANTINE
* persons with “basic series” vaccination no longer need to be quarantined. Those are:
– young people between 12 and 17 with 2 x Pfizer
– Over 18s with 3 x Pfizer
– Over 18s with 2 x Jansen or 1 x Jansen and 1 x Pfizer
* persons with proof of recovery who have not recovered from Covid more than 4 weeks ago
MUSIC
* no maximum number of musicians
* dancing is allowed
PROHIBITION OF COLLABORATION/TERRITORIAL PROHIBITION
* cancelled
STORES
* back to 100% capacity
SOCIAL EVENTS
* max 300 people inside and max 500 people outside

January 31th, 2022:
As of February 3, 2022, fully vaccinated travelers (including COVID-19 booster shot) no longer need to be tested to travel to Aruba. This concerns the first vaccination (one shot with a vaccination with one dose, or two shots with a vaccination with two doses) + booster shot.

The vaccination certificate (QR code) can be added to the online ED card (www.edcardaruba.aw) within 3 days before departure.

Travelers who are not (fully) vaccinated must still be tested. This can be done a day in advance with an antigen test or 72 hours before departure by means of a PCR test.

Children between the ages of 12-17 can travel to Aruba based on their first vaccination (ie one shot with a one-dose vaccination, or two shots with a two-dose vaccination). They do not need to have had a booster shot yet.

Visitors who are 12 years and older and who have tested positive between 12 weeks-10 days before departure (based on a PCR test), do not need to be tested to travel to Aruba. They must add a positive test result to the ED card.

For more info : https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements

January 26th, 2022:
The total number of active cases is now 356. On average there are 137 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 53%. At the moment 41 Covid patients are in hospital (four more than yesterday), three of them in the ICU (unchanged since yesterday), in addition to the six patients in the ICU in Colombia.

January 18th, 2022:
As of today, travelers have two test options before departing for Aruba:
1) a PCR test taken by a laboratory within a period belonging to the entry requirements applicable to the country from which you are departing (varying from three days to one day), or
2) an antigen test taken by a laboratory within one day of departure.
The test result must be uploaded into the online ED card system.
Visitors from high or very high risk countries are not allowed to test here at the airport on arrival. Residents do have that option, in addition to the extra option to have an antigen test done within a day before departure to Aruba. More information can be found at https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements

The total number of active cases is now 1,231. On average, there are 391 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 63%. At the moment there are 51 Covid patients in hospital (four fewer than yesterday), four of them in the ICU (two fewer than yesterday), in addition to the six patients in the ICU in Colombia (unchanged).

January 13th, 2022:
After a peak on January 8 of 5,387 infections, the total number of active cases is now 2,825. On average, there are 634 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 63%. There are 42 Covid patients in hospital today (16 more than yesterday), four of them in the ICU (one more than yesterday), in addition to the three patients who are still in the ICU in Colombia.

January 6th, 2022:
The total number of active cases is now 3,730. On average, there are 740 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 63%. There are 21 Covid patients in hospital, three of which are in the ICU. In Colombia there are still three patients in the ICU.

December 30th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 2,769. On average, there are currently 365 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 47%. At the moment, seven Covid patients are in hospital in Aruba, two of which are in the ICU. Three patients are still in the ICU in Colombia.

As of today 30 December, the following measures apply:
CLOSING TIME
– closing time catering/events to midnight (00.00), closing time casinos is 01.00. Exception for regular catering establishments that are normally allowed to be open after 12 noon: they may remain open on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. (only that evening)
TABLE SETTING RESTAURANTS
– max 6 people at a table
TABLE SETTING RUMSHOPS
– max 4 tables with max 4 people at the table
ENTERTAINMENT
– max 5 performers
SOCIAL OR FAMILY EVENTS
– max 60 people inside and max 75 outside
PAGARAS
– entrepreneurs are allowed to light pagaras until December 31 at 12:00, after that it is no longer allowed
STORES
– 1 person per family allowed with 1 cart or basket
SPORTS
– sports can continue but without an audience
PROHIBITION OF COLLECTION
– max 6 people together on the street
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
– remains in effect between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in public places such as parking lots and beach
ALCOHOL BAN
– the ban on consuming alcohol 24/7 on public roads is maintained

December 20th, 2021:
It was announced today that the first cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Aruba (six tourists, three locals who have traveled and eight locals who did not travel). There are currently no changes to protocols, but the situation will be closely monitored this week.

THE CURRENT MEASURES ARE
(Can be found at www.arubacovid19.org)
CATERING INDUSTRY
– restaurants: max 8 people at the table inside and outside
– bars and rum shops: max 4 people at the table, inside and outside
– closing time: 1 a.m., casinos: 2 a.m.
– for operators with an event permit (Dec 31 – Jan 1) until sunrise: dismantling of the event from 5 a.m.
MUSIC
– only background music, complete bands/music groups are allowed
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
– Applies to public places such as parking lots and the beach between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
MOUTH CAP
– remains mandatory inside everywhere, including at (sports) schools
ALCOHOL BAN
– continues to apply 24/7 in public places, including outside supermarkets, bars, restaurants and on the beach.
VISIT, PARTY AND SOCIAL EVENTS
– visit at home within max 150 and outside max 250
– for persons with an event permit (Dec 31 – Jan 1) until sunrise: dismantling of the event from 5 a.m.
PROHIBITION OF GATHERING
– max 8 people
SHOPS/COMMERCIES
– 100% capacity (e.g. cinema, shops, supermarkets, churches)
FUNERALS
– max 150 people (if space permits)
SPORT
– max 150 people public inside and max 250 people public outside
NIGHT CLUBS
– max 150 people (if space permits)
– seated audience only (standing not allowed)
– only background music, complete bands/music groups are allowed
– only satellite dancing allowed (on your own next to your chair, not dancing with someone else).

The total number of active cases yesterday was 264. On average there are 29 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 17%. There are seven Covid patients in hospital in Aruba, three of which are in the ICU. In Colombia there are still six patients in the ICU.

December 10th, 2021 :
The total number of active cases is now 192. On average there are 20 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 13%. At the moment, seven Covid patients are in hospital, four of which are in the ICU. In Colombia, eight Covid patients are still in hospital, seven of which are in the ICU.

November 30th, 2021:
From December 4, new entry rules will apply for travelers from the Netherlands. in connection with the current situation in the Netherlands, people traveling to Aruba have to undergo a PCR test one day before departure and add the negative test result to the ED card the next morning before departure. It is no longer possible to be tested earlier or to be tested on arrival in Aruba. For more information, visit www.aruba.com

November 29th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 175. On average there are 18 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 12%. In the HOH hospital in Aruba, two Covid patients are in the ICU and six in the Covid department. In Colombia there are nine Aruban Covid patients in the ICU and three in the general ward.

Frank and Ineke (owners Elements of Aruba) received the 3rd booster vaccine today and both had no side effects.

November 21th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 165. On average there are 17 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 11%. Here in Aruba, three Covid patients are in the ICU and seven in the Covid ward; in Colombia there are eight Covid patients in the ICU and three in the general ward.

November 17th, 2021:
BOOSTERSHOT 60+ SOON AVAILABLE
The Minister of Health has announced that the Netherlands has given permission for a Covid19 booster vaccination to be made available. The booster is intended for people over 60 and caregivers. Recently, some people who suffer from a chronic illness have already received the booster. People who qualify for the booster will automatically receive a message from DVG via the Aruba Health App, e-mail or telephone.

At the moment 62% of the total population is fully vaccinated, 66% has only had a first vaccination. Among the over 60s, 84% have had one vaccination and 81% are fully vaccinated.

November 14th, 2021:
The corona figures have not changed remarkably in recent weeks. The corona measures remain in force unchanged.

November 2th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 172; 156 residents and 16 tourists. On average, there are 13 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 8%. In Colombia, 11 patients are currently in an ICU and two in the general ward. Here in Aruba there are four Covid patients in the ICU and six in the Covid department.

October 25th, 2021:
TESTING AGAIN MANDANTORY FOR VACCINED PERSONS AT ENTRY ARUBA FROM THE NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands has been added to the list of high-risk countries by Aruba. This means that both vaccinated residents and vaccinated tourists from the Netherlands must again submit a negative test result or undergo a PCR test here at the airport on arrival (and the latter must await the test result in quarantine). This took effect on 23 October.

This information can be found on www.overheid.aw under current/proclamation sheets. It is remarkable that the returned test obligation cannot yet be found on the official sites of the Dutch government such as nederlandwereldwijd.nl.

October 24th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 145; 127 residents and 18 tourists. On average, there are 12 new cases per day. There are 16 patients in an ICU in Colombia. Here in Aruba, five Covid patients are in the ICU and five in the Covid department.

October 17th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is today 155; 129 residents and 26 tourists. On average, there are 12 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 9%. There are currently 15 patients in an ICU in Colombia. In the HOH hospital in Aruba, six Covid patients are in the ICU and 13 in the Covid department.

October 16th, 2021:
In the night of Saturday October 16 to Sunday October 17, the closing time for the catering industry has been extended from midnight to 1 am. The casinos have a closing time of 2 AM. The other measures:

MOUTH CAP
*required to stay inside also at school and in gyms
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
* is maintained in public places such as beaches and parking lots between 7pm. and 5 hours
DANCING
* Remains forbidden (also dancing on the dance floor)
ALCOHOL BAN IN PUBLIC PLACES
* Consuming alcohol in public places remains prohibited 24/7
GATHERING BAN
* Stays enforced; up to eight people
NIGHT HORECA CAPACITY
* Up to 150 people; compulsory sitting; up to eight people at one table
CAPACITY BAR/RUMSHOP
* Up to four people at one table
MUSIC
* Only background music with up to five musicians, only “satellite dancing” allowed

October 8th, 2021:
Today the number of active infection cases is 151 (at the beginning of July there were more than 1100) with an average of 12 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 9%. 19 patients were in an ICU in Colombia. Here at the HOH hospital, six Covid patients were in the ICU and 10 in the Covid ward.

As of today, a PCR test to enter Aruba is no longer necessary for vaccinated tourists from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and a number of other countries within the European Union.

October 3th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 212; 179 residents and 33 tourists. At the moment there are still 19 patients in an ICU in Colombia. At the HOH hospital in Aruba, five Covid patients are currently in the ICU and 13 in the Covid department.

October 2th, 2021:
CORONA MEASURES FROM TODAY

CATERING INDUSTRY
* Closing time midnight
* Max 8 people at 1 table, both inside and outside
* Bars and rum shops: max 4 people at 1 table, both inside and outside
MUSIC
* Up to 5 musicians and only background music
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
* Access to beach and public parking prohibited between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM
GATHERING BAN
* Maximum 8 people
MOUTH CAP
* Mandatory indoors in all venues, including school and gym
ALCOHOL BAN
* Remains prohibited 24/7 in public places
HOME VISITS, PARTY AND SOCIAL EVENTS
* Inside a maximum of 150 people and outside a maximum of 250 people
SHOPS/COMMERCIES
* 100% capacity
NIGHT CLUBS
* Up to 150 people depending on the space
*Persons must sit
* Only background music and up to 5 musicians
* Do not dance on the dance floor.

October 29th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is 241 today; 213 residents and 28 tourists. There are currently 19 patients in an ICU in Colombia. In the HOH hospital in Aruba, four Covid patients are in the ICU and eight patients in the Covid department.

September 16th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 306. At the moment there are 23 patients in an ICU in Colombia. Here there are six Covid patients in the ICU and 24 in the Covid department.

September 10th, 2021:
Today, 444 cases of infection are known in Aruba. There are currently 24 patients in an ICU in Colombia. In the HOH hospital in Aruba, 10 Covid patients are in the ICU and 21 in the Covid department. Of the 46 people who died since July 1, 39 were unvaccinated.

September 2th, 2021:
NEW MEASURES PER TODAY :

CURFEW
The curfew is lifted. This takes place on Thursday morning at 5 a.m.
CLOSING TIME
The closing time of businesses will be extended: from 9 p.m. to midnight.
TABLE OCCUPANCY
Inside and outside a maximum of six people at the table.
ENTERTAINMENT
Maximum of five musicians, but dancing is not allowed.
ALCOHOL BAN
The alcohol ban on public roads will be maintained.
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
The area ban (parking places/beach) will be maintained as it is now.
GATHERING BAN
The ban on gatherings will be extended to a maximum of six people.
SPORT
Public sports are allowed, but a maximum of 90 people inside and 125 people outside and they must keep their distance from each other.
SOCIAL EVENTS AT HOME
Up to 90 people, keeping 1,5 meters away is mandatory.
BOAT CAPACITY
Going back to 100%, but keeping your distance is also mandatory here.
MOUTH CAP
Wearing a mouth cap inside is mandatory.

August 31th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 561; 503 residents and 58 tourists. There are currently 16 patients in an ICU in Colombia. In the HOH hospital in Aruba, 12 Covid patients are in the ICU and 44 in the Covid department.

August 23th, 2021:
The total number of active cases today is 732; 679 residents and 53 tourists. There are currently 15 Covid patients in an ICU in Colombia. On the island, 11 Covid patients are in the ICU and 37 in the Covid ward.

August 22th, 2021:
Due to the excessive pressure on hospital care, these NEW MEASURES will apply until Sept 1th as of today:

CURFEW
The curfew is back, from 10pm to 5am
CLOSING TIME COMPANIES
The closing time is brought forward; all businesses must close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
GATHERING BAN
The gathering ban applies 24 hours a day (24/7)
TABLE OCCUPANCY
A maximum of four people are allowed to sit at a table in restaurants and bars; both in and outside
NIGHT CLUBS
In night places, people are allowed to sit alone, not stand
VISIT, PARTY AND SOCIAL OCCASIONS
Home visits, parties and social events/occasions at home or elsewhere are not allowed
VISITOR NUMBER COMMERCIE E.A.
Commerce and others must limit visitor numbers to 50% (cinema, shops, supermarkets, funerals, churches)
SPORT
Sport is limited to training, no competitions are allowed
MOUTH CAP
Wearing a mouth cap is mandatory in all occasions / companies
ALCOHOL BAN
The use of alcohol on public roads is prohibited 24 hours a day (24/7)
KEEP DISTANCE
Keep physical distance from others

August 17th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 1026; 919 residents and 107 tourists. There are currently six Covid patients in the ICU (and also eight in the ICU in Colombia), 41 in the Covid ward and one in the maternity ward (pregnant woman).

August 13th, 2021:
The following measures are in effect as of today:

SCHOOLS
Schools will not open again until September 1, with the exception of schools that can open online and crèches

ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment in nightclubs/night venues is prohibited, as are private parties. Only background music is allowed and a maximum of one musician.

HOH HOSPITAL
Due to the high number of Covid cases, the hospital has scaled up Covid care again and elective care is postponed. Only emergencies are treated. From Tuesday, August 17, everyone who is admitted to the hospital will be tested first and you should take into account that you can be evacuated to Colombia if you have Covid.

August 10th, 2021:
As of today, the United States has marked Aruba as red: “do not travel” due to the high number of Covid infections. This means that Americans are not advised to travel to Aruba.

August 9th, 2021:
NEW MEASURES SINCE SATURDAY 7 AUGUST.
Because the number of active corona infections has increased significantly in recent weeks, the following measures are in force again, which will apply for at least 2 weeks:

MOUTH CAP
Wearing a mouth cap inside is mandatory everywhere
CLOSING TIMES
Between midnight and 6AM, all companies must be closed
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
It is forbidden to be at public areas such as parking lots and the beach between midnight and 6 a.m.
ALCOHOL BAN
The use/consumption of alcohol in public places is prohibited.

The total number of active cases now stands at 803: 733 residents and 70 tourists. There are 11 more Covid patients in hospital than yesterday: seven in the ICU, 26 in the Covid ward and one in the maternity ward. Of the 34 Covid patients admitted, 82% have not been vaccinated, including all Covid patients in the ICU.

August 1th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is now 479 (376 residents and 102 tourists). On average, there are 54 new cases per day with an average daily local infection rate of 25%.

July 27th, 2021:
Today’s corona figures. 55 new infections have been identified, 47 of which were among residents (local infection rate 19.6%). Of the eight infected tourists, four tested positive on arrival in Aruba and four during their stay on the island.

The total number of active cases is now 252, of which 82 are tourists. On average there are 29 new cases per week and the average local infection rate is 17.8%.

There are seven Covid patients in hospital, three of which are in the ICU and four in the general ward. Since May, a total of 57 Covid patients have been admitted, two (3.5%) fully vaccinated and 55 not or not fully vaccinated.

Since last Friday, 69% of the population aged 18-59 has been vaccinated. This percentage is 73.8% for the group of 60+ and 25.7% for young people aged 12-17. The Delta variant is also dominant in Aruba.

July 21th, 2021:
The number of positive corona infections has risen rapidly in the past week, especially among tourists. The total number of active cases now stands at 111, including 55 tourists.

Since July 17, testing is again mandatory upon arrival in Aruba from high-risk countries. This has to do with the advance of the Delta variant. The testing obligation also applies to fully vaccinated persons, both tourists and residents.

The test must be administered and uploaded up to 72 hours in advance. It is also possible to test on arrival at Aruba airport, but then the result must be awaited in quarantine; at home or in the accommodation. If the test result is positive, the infected person (resident or tourist) must be quarantined.

The test obligation applies in any case on arrival/return from the following countries:
Andorra
Argentina
Bahamas
Botswana
Brazil
Chili
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cyprus
Denmark
Fiji
Georgia
Greece
Guatemala
Ireland
Indonesia
Iraq
Iran
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgystan
Libya
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
Mongolia
Namibia
The Netherlands
Oman
Panama
Paraguay
Portugal
Russia
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Seychelles
Spain
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Uruguay
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe
South Africa

July 13th, 2021:
There are currently 18 positive cases of infection, 15 of which are non-residents, so only 3 locals.

Tourism in Aruba is recovering considerably. In the month of June 2021 there was an 85% recovery compared to June 2019, mainly from the US market (98%). The recovery of tourism from Europe and South America is lagging behind.

July 2th, 2021:
There are 28 positive cases of infection in Aruba, 12 of which are non-residents. The vaccination rate among the Aruban population of 18 years and older is currently 68%. Vaccination of 12-16 year olds will be started.

In today’s press conference, the following relaxations have been announced with effect from Monday 5 July:

CLOSING TIME
The closing time of 23:00 is lifted; businesses may be open until their permit time.
SEATS HORECA
The maximum number of seats will be lifted; companies can proceed to normal business operations
KEEP DISTANCE OUT
There is no longer a need to keep 1,5 meters away outside
DANCING
Dancing is permitted again.
ALCOHOL BAN ON PUBLIC ROAD/BEACHES
This ban has been lifted.
CASINOS & BINGO
Casinos can go back to normal operations and playing bingo is also allowed again.
BARS/NIGHT CLUBS
Bars and nightclubs are allowed to reopen until their permit time.
UNCHANGED
The rules regarding funerals and borders, as well as the isolation of a Covid-positive patient, remain unchanged for the time being.
DELTAVARIANT
A few weeks ago, the Delta variant was present in Aruba. This variant is very contagious, but for the time being the infection rate in Aruba is low. It is also quiet in the hospital: a few patients are still being treated in the ward, but there are no Covid patients in the ICU. The vaccine works well against the variants that are present on the island.
ENTRY POLICY
Changes to the entry policy are currently being finalized. More information about this will follow later.

June 22th, 2021:
The number of active cases is now 30, including three non-residents.

June 16th, 2021:
There are still 21 active corona infection cases today, including two non-residents. The vaccination rate is currently 67%. The Covid ward in the HOH hospital has now been closed.

June 7th, 2021:
The following relaxations will take effect from Wednesday June 9th:
QUARANTINE
– if you have been vaccinated, you no longer have to quarantine
MOUTH CAP
– the use of a mouth cap is no longer mandatory, but it is recommended if it is not possible to keep 1,5 meters away
– companies can still demand the use of a mouth cap and visitors are asked to adhere to that requirement
TERRITORY PROHIBITION
– all cancelled
RESTAURANTS
– table occupancy inside 8 people and outside 10
– sitting at the bar is allowed again
– bands/live musicians: no more limit on the number of musicians.

In the last 24 hours, 415 people have been tested, including 32 residents. Two new infections were found, both among residents (local infection rate 9%). The total number of active cases is currently 53, including 11 non-residents.

June 2th, 2021:
Up to and including yesterday, 63,277 people have been vaccinated (64% vaccination rate); 11,922 of these have received their first vaccination; 51,355 both vaccinations. A total of 114,632 recordings were made.

Since yesterday it is also possible for 16 and 17-year-olds with health problems to be vaccinated.

Yesterday the total number of active cases was 47, but now the number stands at 54, including nine non-residents.

May 25th, 2021:
As of today there is no longer a curfew in Aruba. The area ban for beaches and reefs has also been abolished. Companies still have to close their doors by 11 p.m. For casinos, a closing time of 1 a.m. applies. Outside of these relaxations, the other rules still apply.

The total number of active cases is now 71, including 17 non-residents. Until yesterday, 61,548 people have been vaccinated (62%); 13,340 of them received their first vaccination, 48,208 both. A total of 109,765 injections were given.

May 18th, 2021:
To date, 58,343 people have been vaccinated; 22,956 of these have received their first vaccination, 35,387 both vaccinations. A total of 93,730 injections were taken.

The total number of active corona infections is now 79, including 15 non-residents. There are now 16 Covid patients in the hospital, seven of them in the ICU. Regular hospital care has resumed.

May 15th, 2021:
Aruba has received code yellow from the Netherlands. This means that there is no longer a test obligation for return to the Netherlands from Aruba. After a stay in Aruba, quarantine is no longer necessary when returning to the Netherlands.

Residents of Aruba, who have received both vaccinations, no longer need to be tested on June 1, when they return to Aruba, provided that 14 days have passed since the last vaccination. This does NOT apply to tourists.

May 10th, 2021:
As of today, the following eases have been announced:

EVENING CLOCK
From midnight to 4:30 am
CLOSING TIME COMPANIES / HORECA
Goes until 11pm
BAN ON GATHERING TOGETHER
Cancelled, but masks and social distancing remains
RESTAURANTS
Inside a maximum of 8 people at the table, outside a maximum of 10 people
VISIT AT HOME
Inside a maximum of 30 people inside, a maximum of 60 people outside
GYMS
Sports organized by ASU, COA and IBISA are allowed. No audience inside, maximum 60 people allowed outside. Contact sport is only allowed under the age of 18.
LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT
Maximum 5 musicians allowed on stage, no dancing.

The total number of active Covid-19 cases is below 100 for a few days now and was 96 yesterday, including 11 non-residents. There are still nine Covid patients in the hospital, six of them in the ICU. The last patients from Curaçao / Bonaire were repatriated last week.

Until yesterday, 55,744 people have been vaccinated (vaccination approaching to 60%); 30,789 of them received their first vaccination, 24,955 both. In total, 80,699 injections were performed.

May 5th, 2021:
Elements of Aruba has received the Golden Seal of the “Aruba Health & Happiness Code”. We have taken all necessary measures to ensure that we receive our guests corona-safe.

More info about our Corona Safe Guarantee→

May 1th, 2021:
The total number of active corona infections has fallen sharply and is now 149. Of these, 34 are non-residents of Aruba. There are 21 Covid patients in the hospital, 10 of which are in the ICU. There are now three patients from the sister islands of Curacao / Bonaire in the ICU.

The following measure applies from next Monday:
LIVE MUSIC
Three musicians / singers / female singers allowed. However, dancing is not allowed.

The policy of the country Aruba is aimed at restoring tourism as quickly as possible, so that money can be earned again. For the island, which depends for 80% on tourism, it is very much needed to achieve a high vaccination rate. They are now working very hard on this and with results!

As of yesterday, 54,015 people had been vaccinated; 32,533 of them have received their first vaccination, 21,482 both vaccinations. A total of 75,497 injections were taken.

Aruba wants to achieve an 85% vaccination rate in June. Since April 28, 2021, it is possible for every Aruban resident aged 18 and older to go to one of the 4 injection sites for a first vaccination without an appointment. If you received the first vaccine three weeks ago, you can now also walk in without an appointment for the second vaccination

April 16th, 2021:
Up to and including yesterday, 38,019 people have been vaccinated; 25,453 of them received their first vaccination, 12,566 both. A total of 48,625 persons have been registered for vaccination.

The goal of the Aruban government is to achieve a vaccination rate of 70-80% before the summer, so that Aruba can be seen as a corona safe for tourists.

Information about the number of active corona infections is updated daily and published by the DVG (Department of Public Health Aruba). The number of active cases appears to have declined cautiously over the past week. The number was 508 yesterday, including 32 non-residents.

The hospital currently has 44 Covid patients: 27 in the Covid ward, including three non-residents and 17 in the ICU, including nine non-residents. The non-residents are from Curaçao/Bonaire.

April 6th, 2021:
Up to and including yesterday, 21,183 people have been vaccinated: 10,649 have received their first vaccination, 10,534 both vaccinations. A total of 31,717 injections were taken and 39,147 people (40% of the population) registered for vaccination.

The total number of active cases remains high and stands today at 544, including 66 non-residents. There are 36 Covid patients in the hospital, including nine residents and five non-residents in the ICU.

Due to the drastic increase in Covid cases on Curaçao and Bonaire, the Covid capacity in the hospital in Aruba has been scaled up in order to be able to assist the other islands. This means that only emergency cases and oncological surgery will continue. Regular care is almost completely discontinued.

Due to the scaling down of regular care and changes in ward in the hospital, a total of 30 extra Covid beds and 6 extra IC beds will be added. As of next week, the hospital will have 62 Covid beds and 22 IC beds available.

March 26th, 2021:
The number of active infections has increased significantly in the past week. Yesterday the number of infected cases was 618, including 68 non-residents. There are now a total of 40 Covid patients in the hospital, including a patient from Bonaire. Of the 40 Covid patients, 13 are in the ICU.

If you are flying from Aruba to the Netherlands, from this week you must be in possession of a negative test result recorded up to 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands. Even if you have been vaccinated against the corona virus, you must be able to show a negative test result. In addition, when you return home, you must go into the home quarantine for 10 days, even if the test result is negative.

Today it was announced that there will be no shelter or lockedown in Aruba. The government wants to prevent that. But because the situation in the hospital is worrying, as is the number of daily infections, the following additional measures have been announced. These measures are extra upon the already effective measures and apply in any case from March 27 – April 11, 2021:
– The curfew will be brought forward: from 10 pm to 5 am.
– Closing time for companies and catering is brought forward: 9 p.m.
– The area prohibition for parking spaces and parking spaces etc. remains in force: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM
– The collective prohibition remains unchanged: maximum 2 people
– The alcohol ban in public places, as in force since Tuesday, March 23, will be maintained.
– Sport: gyms / gyms may not be opened
– Shopping: Stores must limit the number of customers to 50% by limiting the use of shopping carts
– Table occupation of restaurants: both inside and outside max 4 people at the table. Children aged 12 and under do not count towards this maximum. The requirement that you must be family to sit at a table in a restaurant has been dropped.

The vaccination program is still going on as planned. More than 30% of Arubans have registered for vaccination through the Aruba Health App.

Frank and Ineke received their 2nd Pfizer vaccination on March 19 and 20. Also this time they have had no aftereffects.

March 19th, 2021:
Unfortunately, the number of infections has increased in recent days. The total number of active cases is now 394, including 52 tourists. There are 32 Covid patients in the hospital, 10 of them in the ICU.

The Aruba Crisis Team and the RIVM have announced that 94 cases of the British variant are known this week, eight Mexican, three Californian, two South African and one Brazilian.

New measures have been announced today, which will take effect tomorrow / Saturday, March 20, 2021:

* Restaurants: maximum 2 people at one table; for those living under the same roof or staying in the same hotel room, max. 4 people at one table inside and max. 6 people per table outside
* Social events / home visits: not allowed
* Funerals: maximum 10 people present
* Sports: individual and group sports without public are still allowed, the gym must continue to follow the rules and use a face mask
* Bars: remain closed
* Entertainment: one artist; dancing not allowed
* Curfew: stay from midnight to 5:00 am
* Prohibition on the beach: stays from 7 pm to 5 am
* Prohibition on grouping: maximum two people.

March 11th, 2021:
The following measures still apply in Aruba:

* Closing time is 11 p.m., curfew is from midnight to 5 a.m., wear a mask where mandatory or where no distance can be kept, wash hands, keep your distance
* Shopping: 1 person per family
* Restaurants: inside max 4 people at a table, outside max 6 people at the table (children under 12 years old not included), no dancing
* Sports: from 6 March: all structured and organized sports for all ages no limit number of athletes, coach and trainers. Public not allowed. Sport must belong to ASU, COA or be registered with IBISA. There must be a list of names of participants with a date, this must be kept for 2 weeks (applies to all ages); IBISA checks. Bush League and contact sports (all ages) are not allowed
* Private home visit: 1.5 meters away, max 10 people inside, max 25 people outside. The police can intervene in the event of nuisance, even if fewer people are present than permitted
* Area and congregation prohibition: beaches and parking lots are prohibited between 7 pm and 5 am. You may not be on a reef during curfew. No grouping together for max 4 people.
* Gym: 1.5 meters away. Mouth mask mandatory when you move and during conversations with others. Good ventilation of the gym is mandatory and the equipment must be cleaned after each athlete.
* Music entertainment: allowed with 1 musician as background music
* At sea: max 4 people on boats and yachts. Max 50% capacity on charters and catamarans.

The Dutch RIVM informed the Aruban government this week that an investigation has shown that another 29 cases of the British variant and one case of the Brazilian variant have been found in Aruba. Therefore, the measures will be maintained for the time being.

Fewer tests per day were conducted last week (fewer tourists on the island and more Arubans vaccinated). The number of positive cases continues to fluctuate and now stands at 221, including 29 tourists. There are 22 Covid patients in the hospital, 10 of them in intensive care. The mean age of the covid patients in the IC is 63 years.

March 3th, 2021:
Frank have received the 1st vaccination shot. April 8 Frank gets the second shot and Ineke on April 9. We have not been bothered by the vaccination.

In the meantime, 8,882 people in Aruba have been vaccinated and 24,324 people have registered for vaccination via the Aruba Health App. The next batch of vaccines is expected on the island at the end of March.

The total number of active cases currently is 174, of which 33 are tourists. There are 27 Covid patients in the hospital, 10 of them in intensive care. The number of deceased has now risen to 75.

February 24th, 2021:
The first shipment of 11,700 vaccines arrived in Aruba last week, and the national vaccination program started immediately the day after. Every resident who wants to be vaccinated can register via the Aruba Health App. The aim is to achieve a vaccination rate of 85% before the summer.

Today we (both 60+) received the invitation for the corona vaccination. Frank will receive the first vaccination tomorrow and Ineke next Friday. The second vaccination is scheduled for the beginning of April.

The total number of active cases has remained fairly stable over the past week and now stands at 268, 50 of which are tourists. There are currently 27 Covid patients in the hospital, seven of which are in intensive care. The mean age of Covid intensive care patients is 63.

February 15th, 2021:
Last week, the government announced that two variants of the Corona virus have been discovered in Aruba. At least 10 cases of the British variant and three cases of the California West Coast mutation have been involved. This is evident from analyzes by the RIVM, which is regularly called in to test vaccines for more existing variants. These are infections that were diagnosed in January; affected patients are now virus-free and recovered.

The total number of active cases seems to have decreased in the past week and now stands at 272, of which 66 are tourists. Since January 26, American tourists have been required to submit a negative test result upon return to the US. This has consequences for the number of positively tested tourists, which is now higher than before.

Tourists who fail to comply with quarantine regulations after positive tests will be fined $ 500. Since the crisis began in March 2020, some seven tourists have been fined for violating quarantine regulations.

There are currently 16 Covid patients in the hospital, including five in intensive care.

February 4th, 2021:
The Government announced today that effective tomorrow, February 5, 2021, the Covid measures will be adjusted as follows:

▪︎ the curfew is from midnight to 5:00 am
▪︎ closing time for companies is 11 pm
▪︎ catering: inside four people at one table, outside six people at one table
▪︎ prohibition of gathering together: maximum four people together
▪︎ area prohibition beach and parking spaces will remain unchanged (from 7 p.m.)
▪︎ keeping a distance of 1.5 meters remains valid, wear a mouth mask indoors if a distance of 1.5 meters cannot be kept and use a hand sanitizer in every building and wash hands regularly.

The total number of active cases continues to fluctuate and is today 366. There are 18 Covid patients in the hospital, of which 10 are in intensive care.

January 29th, 2021:
Unfortunately, it was announced last week that the English variant of the corona virus has also been found in Aruba. Partly for this reason, the current measures will remain in force until further notice.

Last week it was also announced that the mandatory PCR test for incoming passengers at Schiphol in The Netherlands does not apply to passengers of flights from Aruba.

The number of active corona cases has decreased again and is currently 372. There are 20 Covid patients in the hospital, seven of which are in intensive care.

January 20th, 2021:
The total number of active cases is still high and now stands at 523. The number of hospital cases has increased significantly in the past week. There are now 31 Covid patients in the hospital, of which 12 are in intensive care. Regular care can still be continued at this time.

KLM announced today that it wants to stop long-haul flights due to the obligation from the Netherlands that all passengers arriving in the Netherlands, including the airline’s personnel, must pass a mandatory PCR test and a rapid test up to 4 hours in advance and are not allowed to fly if the result is positive. . KLM does not want to risk leaving staff behind. It is not yet known whether this will happen or whether this will also apply to the Caribbean Netherlands.

As of this week, American tourists have come under the regulation that they must have a negative test result to fly back to the US.

January 12th, 2021:
The number of positive cases has increased further and is now 591, of which 29 are tourists. There are 21 Covid patients in the hospital, nine of them in intensive care.

It is expected that the vaccinations on Aruba will start in mid-February. The guidelines as applicable in the Netherlands will be followed. Freezers are currently on their way from the Netherlands and the necessary organizational preparations are being made. End of January, the Dutch RIVM will come to Aruba to check the conditions.

January 5th, 2021:
Because the number of positive corona infections has increased significantly, the measures have now been tightened again. Curfew is back in effect from 11 p.m. until 5:00 am (an exception has been made for New Years Eve (December 31 to January 1) when curfew did not start until 2:00 am to watch the fireworks). The catering industry must close at 10 p.m., except in the hotels. Live music or DJs are no longer allowed.

The number of active businesses is now 429, including 35 tourists. There are 13 Covid patients in the hospital, five of whom are in intensive care.

December 28th, 2020:
The number of positive infections has increased in recent days. Today the total number of active cases is 164, including 29 tourists. There are six Covid patients in the hospital, two of them in intensive care.

As of tomorrow, December 29, it is mandatory for all travelers to the Netherlands, including Dutch people, to be able to show a negative PCR test result when boarding, which has been taken no more than 72 hours before departure. This does not apply to travelers from Aruba.

December 16th, 2020:
As of today, “code orange” again applies to Aruba for travelers from the Netherlands / Europe. All unnecessary travel abroad from the Netherlands is strongly discouraged. This travel advice is not because of the situation elsewhere in the world / Aruba, but because of the “big problems” in the Netherlands.

The total number of active cases in Aruba yesterday stood at 122. Four Covid patients (all Aruban residents) are in hospital, one of which is in intensive care. In Aruba, the corona situation is currently considered under control.

December 8th, 2020:
The total number of active cases has declined cautiously and now stands at 112. There are 11 Covid patients in the hospital, one of which is in intensive care.

December 5th, 2020:
Due to the increase in the number of corona infections, the following (stricter) Covid measures apply from today:

Restaurants:
Inside: up to eight people at one table
Outside: maximum 10 people at one table
No dancing, social distancing, face mask required

Rum shops / bars:
If no food is served these places will remain closed

Entertainment / live music:
Up to three musicians, both indoors and outdoors.
When people start dancing, the music has to be stopped

Shops / supermarkets:
Maximum one visitor per family / group.
Social detachment, face mask required, follow direction signs on the ground

Social meetings / family celebrations:
Inside: up to 30 people
Outside: up to 60 people
No dancing, social distancing, face mask required

Sport:
May continue, but no audience / spectators

Beaches:
Unchanged. No access at night

No grouping:
Unchanged: maximum 4 people

Today the total number of active cases is 151. There are nine Covid patients in the hospital, two of them in intensive care.

November 30th, 2020:
The number of Covid positive infected people has fluctuated over the past week. Today there were 108 active cases, but a few days ago the number was higher. The number of Covid patients admitted to hospital has decreased. There are currently 5, one of which is in intensive care.

Starting tomorrow, Aruba’s airspace will reopen to flights from Bogota, Panama City and Santo Domingo. Tourists from Latin America (except Venezuela), Central America and all other Caribbean islands are welcome again on Aruba.

November 24th, 2020:
As of today, the following changes to the corona measures are in effect:

– family members can visit each other again at home without a personal limit, but with due observance of a mouth mask, wash hands and keep a distance;

– catering: inside a maximum of 14 people at the same table is permitted, outside a maximum of 20 people at the same table. All tables must be 1.5 meters apart. When you get up from the table for example to visit the toilet: put on a mouth mask. Closing time remains unchanged: 11 pm.

– live music: maximum 5 musicians inside, outside no limit. Musicians must ensure that there is no dancing.

The number of active cases is now 85. There are eight Covid patients in the hospital, three of which are in intensive care.

November 19th, 2020:
From today Aruba is CODE YELLOW for travellers from The Netherlands / Europe!

This means that when you return from a vacation in Aruba, the urgent advice of 10 days in quarantine no longer applies upon arrival in the Netherlands. And that the condition ‘only for necessary journeys’ has lapsed.

It also means that Aruba is considered ‘corona safe’ and we totally agree:

– it is quiet here and nowhere busy; so far there are few tourists

– Social distancing is no problem here

– everything is open (latest closing time 23:00)

– a lot is happening outside; the weather in Aruba always allows that

– inside you wear mouth caps; in restaurants only when you are moving to or from your table

– testing is well organized; You will receive the test result within 12 hours

– clear rules, which generally everyone adheres to

– as a tourist and in daily life you hardly suffer from restrictive measures.

We sincerely hope tourists from the Netherlands and Europe will come to Aruba again!

November 16th, 2020:
The number of active corona infections has decreased further last week. Today the number of active cases is 89. Currently there are 10 corona patients in the hospital, three of which are in intensive care.

The corona measures will remain in force for the time being, hoping that no additional or renewed measures will be required during the holidays. The second corona wave is considered under control.

Meanwhile, it is still very quiet with tourists on Aruba (17,2 percent occupation rate in octobre), but the tourists who come consider Aruba as a very corona-safe holiday destination. Tourist satisfaction currently scores 9.37, which is higher than before corona.

From November 1, 2020, the classification of U.S. “hot spot” states will no longer be in effect. As such, as part of the required online Embarkation/ Disembarkation card process, residents of all 50 states will now have the option to take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport in Aruba as well as the option to provide a certified negative test result prior to travel to Aruba.

Through a partnership with Vault Heath, all JetBlue passengers who want to test prior to travel to Aruba, now have the convenient option of an at-home, saliva-based PCR test, in addition to the option of securing a PCR test from a certified health provider or lab. Those JetBlue passengers not choosing to test prior to travel, must take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport in Aruba.

From December 1th, Aruba will open its border to Latin American & Caribbean destinations, with the exception of Venezuela and including the Dominican Republic & Haiti.

November 9th, 2020:
The number of infections fluctuated in the past week and is no longer decreasing as it has been until now. The number of active cases is back to 176 today. Currently there are six Covid patients in the hospital, all in the Covid ward and none in the ICU.

November 1th, 2020:
The number of active cases is now 155. There are nine Covid patients in the hospital, four of which are in intensive care.

October 24th, 2020:
The curfew has been dropped since October 22 and has been replaced by an area ban for buildings (not valid for tourists). In some places it is illegal to be on the beach between midnight and 5 a.m. The closing time for businesses has remained unchanged: 11 p.m.

For the 2nd time the compulsory covid insurance for incoming tourists will be reduced to $ 30 per person per week.

Also this week, it was reported by the government that Aruba could soon be removed from the list of non-safe countries.

Today there are 188 active infections. 12 people are in hospital, 2 of which are in intensive care.

October 12th, 2020:
The number of active corona infections has now fallen to 375. Fortunately, the number of Covid patients admitted to hospital is also declining. There are currently a total of 14 Covid patients in the hospital, four of which are in intensive care. 32 Covid patients have died till now.

October 5th, 2020:
The downward trend in the number of active corona infections continues. Today, the number of positive people is 451. During a press conference, Prime Minister Evelyne Wever-Croes announced that from Wednesday, October 7, the closing time will be 11 pm and the curfew will then apply from midnight to 5 am.

September 24th, 2020:
The overview below was brought to the news in Aruba today. It looks like the corona curve is declining and hopefully it will stay 🙏

Today, 255 new tests have been carried out, of which 177 for residents. 35 new infections were detected, all local (20%). 163 people have recovered. That brings the total number of active infections to 1.067.

September 20th, 2020:
After a peak of 1.617 infections on September 17, the number of infections has been decreasing in recent days. Hopefully it stays that way. The total number of active infections now stands at 1.289. There are 43 patients in the hospital, nine of which are in intensive care. 23 people have died.

The number of infections among the incoming tourists is 6. This number remains limited so far. These persons are not allowed to stay in their holiday accommodation, but are quarantined in a separate Covid hotel.

Curfews have been extended since this weekend and are now from 10pm to 5am. Restaurants must close at 9pm.

During the weekend there is an extra strict check on the gathering ban (max. 4 people) at the beaches.

Prices for the compulsory additional Covid insurance for incoming tourists have since been reduced. For current information on this, please visit: https://www.arubavisitorsinsurance.com.

September 10th, 2020:
Many corona tests are still being conducted every day and the number of infections is increasing, especially among the local population. The total number of active infections now stands at 1.396. There are currently 45 patients in the hospital, 11 of which are in intensive care. Unfortunately 16 people have died.

The curfew has been extended and thus still applies, as have the other restrictive measures (see communication of 14 August).

August 28th, 2020:
Since last night, the curfew has been reset from midnight to 5am. The aim is avoiding pressure on hospital capacity, for example due to accidents in case of excessive alcohol consumption. You risk a fine of 1000 AWG for violating curfews.

The number of infections is still increasing. Yesterday the total number of positive cases was 1223. There are fewer new infections per day and the number of hospital admissions remains limited. The hospital capacity is sufficient for the time being.

August 22th, 2020:
The total number of active cases is now 1,043. There are 27 people in the hospital, four of whom are in intensive care. In the meantime, a total of 6 people have died who had tested positive for corona.

The average age of the infected persons has become higher, now 42 years. The test results show that the infected persons live with a Covid patient, the so-called second circle. DVG emphasizes that it is important that people who live in one house with an infected person adhere to the rules of mandatory quarantine.

Once a person is tested positive, those living with that person must automatically be placed in a mandatory seven-day quarantine. At the first suspicion of symptoms, these people should call their doctor to have a test administered.

The advice is:
Please stay inside as much as possible. Use a mouth mask if you do have to go outside, keep a distance of five feet and wash your hands regularly.
If you are sick, have to cough or sneeze: be sure to stay indoors.

August 14th, 2020:
The number of corona infections has increased last week. There are currently 776 infections, of which 16 are tourists. It is mainly people under the age of 45 who are infected.

They are all in quarantine. 4 patients were hospitalized last week. Unfortunately, one person who was hospitalized, died yesterday. So the total number of deaths is now 4. According to the government of Aruba, the person died of complications related to another serious illness and not only died of Covid, but is added to the list because he was diagnosed with the virus at the hospital.

The rules have been further tightened:

• All bars, rum shops and nightclubs are closed until further notice. Hotel bars or restaurant bars can only serve the tables. There must be no bar stools and you are not allowed to stand at the bar.

• Live music activities with a band or DJ are not allowed.

• Casinos are open with restrictions on social distance and disinfection. Face masks must be worn, as the protocol is for all indoor establishments.

• Parties are not allowed, not even in private homes.

• Face masks / face covers are mandatory in all indoor settings, as well as on buses and taxis. It is recommended to be worn outside if people cannot keep a good social distance.

• Groups of more than four people may not be formed unless the group consists of a family from the same household. This also applies to gatherings on the beach, which are enforced by the police.

• Beach weddings may still take place, but they must be small in scale (maximum 25 people), no live music, with proper social distance and hand cleaning.

• Visitors to retirement homes are no longer allowed.

• No indoor group sports; no contact sports of any kind (indoor or outdoor).

• Tables in restaurants may have a maximum of four seats (excluding children under 12). Tables must be at least 1.5 meters apart.

• Churches, funeral homes, gyms and all other organizations must strictly adhere to protocols as determined by the Department of Health. Singing in church is not allowed.

• Tours and sailing trips can continue, but it is recommended to wear face masks when people are not able to maintain a social distance.

Check www.aruba.com for all information and procedures when traveling to Aruba.

August 5th, 2020:
And then suddenly the situation changes ……

The day before yesterday it became known that local infections are detected of people who have not left the island. Contact research shows that the lack of discipline in nightlife is one of the main reasons. The government urges anyone who has been in a nightclub or other high-traffic location in the past two weeks, and does not feel well at the moment, to report for a test.

As of yesterday, Tuesday, August 4, 2020, new rules have been introduced:
– wear a face mask where it is not possible to keep a distance of 1.5 meters (supermarket, workshop, etc.);
– gathering of more than four people is not allowed;
– with exception for weddings on the beach, but 1.5 meters distance is mandatory
– indoor sports and contact sports both indoors and outdoors are prohibited; a stricter protocol applies to gyms;
– in restaurants, a maximum of four adults at a table (excluding children under 12) and tables must be 1.5 meters apart;
– no sitting or standing at a bar is allowed, no dancing; serving and / or eating at the bar is not allowed, only eating and drinking at a table; no chairs at the bar;
– no live music or DJ;
– casinos may remain open according to strict protocol;
– churches may remain open according to strict protocol;
– funerals can take place according to strict protocol, but with a maximum of 25 persons.

Today, the number of infections has increased to 56 (52 inhabitants and 4 tourists).

July 27th, 2020:
Currently, there are a total of 14 corona contamination cases in Aruba, of which 5 locals, who have come to Aruba from abroad, and 9 tourists, who have been tested here on arrival at the airport and have proved positive. Locals recover at home and are required to stay at home. Infected tourists are not allowed to stay in their holiday accommodation and are also quarantined in a separate location.

Today Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes posted this message on her Facebook page:

Aruba received an average of 10 thousand tourists since July 1st, 2020. A total of 9 tested positive for COVID-19 which means that 9.991 tourists tested negative and invested in our economy while enjoying the island. Aruba is heading in the right direction as long as everyone follows the rules and regulations set by the government, in order to avoid the virus from spreading out. Our community is well known for their discipline and friendliness and this is the key to Aruba’s success.
#ThisTooShallPass

July 15th, 2020:
There are currently 4 corona positive cases in Aruba, only residents who have returned from abroad. They all stay at home to recover.

The border with the US opened last Friday. 24 states are designated as ‘hot zones’. If you come to Aruba from those states, it is mandatory before you board the plane to be in possession of a negative PCR test result, which was taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

If you are from the other US states, you can choose to have the PCR test done before departure or on arrival at Aruba airport.

All control procedures at the airport have been extensively checked and are currently progressing as expected. On arrival you have to take into account that it will take about an hour before you leave the airport entrance hall.

The website https://edcardaruba.aw, where you have to fill in and upload all information before leaving for Aruba, can get bogged down. The ATA (Aruba Tourism Authorty) is easily accessible to help with problems.

July 2th, 2020:
Unfortunately, Aruba is no longer corona-free. Three new corona infections were announced this week, all from outside the island. 1 patient is in the hospital, 2 patients are quarantined. No more people are quarantined.

Since 1 July, the border is opened for flights from Europe, Canada and the Caribbean with the exception of Haiti and Santo Domingo. The border with de US is still scheduled to open from July 10. The Prime Minister announced this week that the corona situation in the US is closely monitored and is under continuous evaluation. Among other things, they look at ‘hot zones’ such as Florida. No flights may be permitted from these regions.

Before July 10, it will be announced how the opening of the border with America will take place. Until then, the rules apply as explained on this website: https://www.aruba.com/us/safe-travels-to-aruba

June 27th, 2020:
All sports are allowed again, including contact sports and competitions, and the casinos are allowed to open again. The closing time of all facilities is and will remain at 11 pm for the time being.

June 26th, 2020:
The website has been launched, where all info has to be uploaded if you want to travel to Aruba: https://edcardaruba.aw

June 25th, 2020:
Information about the compulsory Covid insurance for all incoming tourists can be found at https://www.arubavisitorsinsurance.com. On this website, there is also a calculator, where you can calculate the cost of the insurance for a stay.

June 22th, 2020:
The Minister of Tourism has announced that the Covid insurance provided by Aruba is mandatory for all tourists, including those who already have their own insurance. This mandatory insurance is required because travel insurance other than insurance provided by the Aruban government does not cover the cost of isolation or quarantine in a Covid hotel in case of Covid-19 symptoms or a positive test result.

The Aruban Covid insurance is mandatory during 2 months, from 1 July to 1 September. The insurance will then be evaluated whether changes are necessary or the insurance is no longer needed.

The indicative price of US $ 15 per person per day is likely to remain, but confirmation is still pending. The Cabinet is also investigating whether a lower daily rate can be charged for stays longer than seven days.

Children under 14 do not need to take out insurance, but a one-time administration fee of US $ 10 per child per stay will be charged.

More information about the Covid insurance will follow tomorrow.

June 21th, 2020:
More repatriation flights are arriving at Aruba Airport, leaving 224 people in quarantine. Airspace was opened on June 15 for flights from the ABC islands.

91 tests were performed in the past 2 weeks, all negative. Aruba is still corona-free.

June 10th, 2020:
The Aruba government announced that borders will open in stages. On June 15 the island will open for the ABC islands only, meaning Bonaire and Curaçao. Starting on July 1st the borders will open for Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean (with the exception of Haiti and the Dominican Republic). On July 10th the borders will open for the United States. The borders will remain closed for South America and Central America until further notice.

For any tourists entering they must upload the result of a Covid test taken three days or less prior to travel date, use a mask on the airplane, and have health insurance that will cover them in case they get the virus in Aruba. In addition, tourists must complete a immigration form and a health certificate 72 hours before departure.

Aruba will be able to provide that insurance for people for $15.00 per day if needed. If a person does not provide a test before flying or cannot provide documentation that they are Covid free as they enter the airport they will be tested at the airport. They must go to their hotel or holiday accommodation where they will stay until the results of the test are obtained.

Upon arrival at the airport there will be thermal cameras taking temperatures and if a person has a high temperature they will be tested for the virus again, regardless of the documentation they provided. If they are positive for the virus they will go to a special Covid hotel for quarantine. If a person needs to get a Covid test upon arrival it will be $75 at their individual expense.

June 9th, 2020:
The corona virus is well under control. There have been no new infections for more than 30 days. There are 77 people in quarantine, including a large group who returned with KLM last Saturday. People came out of quarantine, who came back from Colombia two weeks ago. KLM will now come to Aruba once a week. Anyone returning is instructed to quarantine.

From next Wednesday, the elderly can be visited in the homes for the elderly again. No elderly people in these homes have died of corona.

Indoor sports are allowed again, conferences and gatherings are allowed again, bars and night clubs are open and party centers are allowed. All with strict protocols and enforcement of the rules and opening hours.

Not yet allowed (open) is: casinos, contact sports and public events.

May 29th, 2020:
Elements of Aruba has received the Colored Seal of the “Aruba Health & Happiness Code”. We have taken all necessary measures to ensure that we receive our guests corona-safe.

More info about our Corona Safe Guarantee→

May 28th, 2020:
As of today, there are no more corona patients in Aruba! Only the general measures still apply:
> keep 6ft. distance, avoid busy places
> wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer frequently
> stay at home in case of the following symptoms : fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, shortness of breath, sore muscles, and contact the DVG (Public Health Service) for further instruction.

May 27th, 2020:
Today 18 people were tested again, but no new infections were added. There are still 158 people in quarantine. Two people have recovered, bringing the number of active cases to one. This patient is still in intensive care.

May 25th, 2020:
As of today, the curfew has been adjusted: now it is from midnight to 5 am. Businesses must close at 10 pm. The curfew will be lifted as of Thursday.

May 24th, 2020:
There are still 3 active corona patients, 1 of whom is still in IC. 32 people are quarantined. In the coming week, restaurants will be reopen again (only the terrace not inside!), gyms, hairdressers, creches and all government departments.

There are more and more indications that the corona virus spreads worse outside than inside, especially with the sun and wind on Aruba.

The Tourism Minister stated last week that tourists visiting Aruba as soon as travel is allowed again worldwide are not required to go into quarantine for 14 days. Travelers want to relax and enjoy their vacation in Aruba, and imposing a quarantine rule is ineffective, said the Minister. He also noted that it’s best not to open the borders at all if mandatory quarantine is enforced on travelers.

According to the Tourism Minister, several protocols and guidelines are in place at the airport to prevent importation and transmission of the virus. These protocols and guidelines include temperature checks, screenings, onsite medical professionals, markers for social distance, protective shields, and all staff received mandatory personal protective equipment training.

No mandatory quarantine rule for travelers remains under review until further notice.

May 22th, 2020:
As of today, the curfew is valid between 11 pm and 5 am. The number of active corona patients is currently 3 and 63 people are quarantined.

May 18th, 2020:
Aruba reports 5 active cases. Starting today:
– ‘shelter in place’ is no longer needed
– public gatherings are no longer prohibited
– there is no cap on the amount of customers in businesses anymore
– schools and religious buildings are allowed to reopen
– construction projects are allowed to restart
– individuals are allowed to practice sports outside again, except for contact sports and matches
– shopping malls and cinemas are allowed to reopen
The curfew from 10pm to 5am will be maintained for the time being.
This means that amongst others we are allowed to relax on the beach again but with keeping a distance of 1.5-2 meters apart.

May 13th, 2020:
The government reports 25 coronavirus tests have been conducted with no new infections. There are 7 active cases and 54 quarantaineed.

May 8th, 2020:
The Aruban government announces to completely re-open the domestic economy on June 15th, 2020. At the prerequisite that Aruba is corona-free and no new infections are reported, the government intends to tentatively open its borders between June 15th and July 1st, 2020 for 2,000 tourists on a weekly basis. Aruba reports 9 active cases and 3 deaths in total.

May 5th, 2020:
Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) announces it is working on an “Hygiene certification” for the Aruban tourism sector with the aim to market Aruba as soon as possible as a corona-safe holiday destination. They expect the airspace to reopen in June 2020.

May 4th, 2020:
Non-essential businesses (e.g. musea, food stalls, clothing stores, construction companies)  that voluntarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic reopen with social distancing, hygiene measures and a maximum of 15 customers in-store.

April 30th, 2020 :
No new infections are reported. In total, Aruba has 19 active cases, 27 individuals quarantaineed, and 2 deaths.

April 28th, 2020:
The curfew is relaxed and applies from now from 10pm to 5am. ‘Shelter in place’ and public gatherings with 3 or more individuals remain in place.

April 24th, 2020:
The Reina Beatrix International Airport of Aruba announces that it will reopen from June 15th.

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