Couples Resorts Adds On-Site Testing in Jamaica

By: - February 19th, 2021
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Couples Negril.

Jamaica’s Couples Resorts brand has launched an on-site testing program at its all-inclusive resorts on the island. 

All of Couples’ four resorts, Couples Tower Isle, Couples Swept Away, Couples Negril, and Couples Sans Souci, are offering free onsite rapid testing to help guests comply with the new CDC testing requirement for returning travelers. 

All tests will be administered by a contracted medical partner within three days of a guest’s departure date, according to the property. 

Tests will all be administer on property, with results returned within 24-48 hours, according to Couples. 

Guests who test positive will be quarantined in a complimentary room for up to 14 days. 

Jamaica is open for tourism.

For more, visit Couples. 

— CI

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