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Testing tourists on the return to the USA, post vacation. It's easy!

ORANJESTAD —Aruba’s tourism authorities find portation. Cost. The insurance however does ing times with your hotel. They collaborate
it important to explain your options for post va- not cover the test upon this new requirement. with Laboratorio di Servicio which is an ISO-
cation testing when on Aruba. In accordance These are the 3 certified labs where you can 15189:2012 medical laboratory fully accredited
with the Center for Disease Control and Preven- conduct your test: by the Dutch Council for Accreditation (M317)
tion and the Government of the United States • MedLab: www.covidaruba.com – Phone and they guarantee reliable test results within
of America it is required that all returning trav- (+297) 586-1600 – Cell/WhatsApp (+297) 24 hours.
elers present a negative COVID-19 test result 597-5544
prior boarding. This is effective as of January 26, 1. Testing is available at visitors accommoda- For departure testing MedCare Clinic/Labora-
2021. tion (hotel/ home). Appointment recom- torio di Servicio offer Antigen and PCR testing:
mended for this service. This service will be 1. High service testing location at your hotel:
In the Aruban Government’s continuing ef- free of charge if booked online in advance Antigen testing US$50
forts to provide the safest, seamless and coor- on www.covidaruba.com. An extra fee will PCR test US$125
dinated travel experience possible, the Aruba be applied if the appointment is made on An In-room (high privacy) service is also pos-
Tourism Authority would like to inform you that the same day sible at an extra charge.
all necessary facilities and procedures are in 2. Walk-in service accepted at our physical lo-
place for any visitor needing to take a PCR test cation – No appointment necessary 2. Drive thru and walk in facility at their lo-
while in Aruba as a requirement for re-entry to Price for the test is $126. Conduct the test cation at The Mill (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 330,
their country/state of origin. before 11am for same day results. Noord), at the Courtyard by Marriott
Aruba has a modern infrastructure, state-of- Antigen test US$50
the-art hospital and well-equipped medical fa- • MedCare and Laboratorio di Servicio are PCR Test US$125
cilities. Three (3) certified laboratories in Aruba formally approved to do both antigen and
will offer the PCR testing service to outbound PCR testing. They will be doing this at sever- For special group arrangements or appoint-
travelers. The facilities have ample test kits al of the larger branded hotels/resorts. Most ments please mail to info@medcare.aw or call
available and testing is priced between $75 hotels/resorts made similar arrangement, +297 280 0630.
and $126. Visitors will find appointments easy to tourists/incoming passengers should know
book and the turnaround time for test results is that they have options when on island. • Lab at Horacio Oduber Hospital: (US$ 75)
within 24 hours. Between the facilities, visitors will https://www.arubahospital.com/ – service-
have the option to make an appointment, walk General information: center@hoharuba.com – (+297) 597-4522
in, or have the test done at their place of stay. MedCare Clinic is a high-quality, high-service (Call or WhatsApp).
It is also very important to note that the Aruba medical clinic specialized in care for tourists
Visitors Insurance will cover all costs related to a with testing locations conveniently located For more information go to www.aruba.com
positive Covid-19 results based on this require- at several of the major brand hotels. They are and click under the health requirements
ment such as quarantine, isolation and trans- open seven days a week; please check open- section.q

Aruba to me……

ORANJESTAD — You are back and we love to portrait you!
By inviting you to send us your favorite vacation picture
while enjoying our Happy Island. Jill, Larry, Carolee and
Chuck did so and we feel happy to share their love for
Aruba with you.

“Aruba to me is...an exuberating feeling of happi-
ness reoccurring every day; making memories with
longtime friends; and of course, excellent food!”
Jill & Larry Lincoln; Carolee and Chuck Kunz from
Hockessin, Delaware q