One day later of the government announcement of the new guidelines for entry to Ecuador by air due to the drop in COVID-19 infections there were changes in the requirements.
According to the resolution of National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) of February 9, the requirement to present the negative result of the RT PCR or antigen tests was eliminated and remained as The only requirement is the presentation of the vaccination certificate for COVID-19 with complete scheme.
National COE modifies entry requirements to Ecuador and expands capacity after a downward trend in COVID-19 cases
However, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, this Thursday, February 10, the guidelines are that all travelers over 3 years of age must present the vaccination certificate with QR code or the valid vaccination card against COVID-19 with at least fourteen days of validity after completing the schedule or the negative result of a qualitative PCR test in real time made up to 72 hours before shipment to Ecuador.
The passengers under 3 years They do not have to present these requirements.
The only type of test authorized for entry is the PCR.
John Zapatachairman of the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) national, pointed out that if a person is not vaccinated and wishes to enter the country is given the option of presenting a negative PCR test.
“That will allow us again regain competitiveness in this sector, reactivate tourism”, he said.
These requirements will come into effect from the Friday February 11 at 00:01.
Source: Eluniverso
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