García Granda explained that children under 12 years of age will be exempt from presenting a vaccination schedule or PCR test.
According to the minister, workers linked to the sector that can be vaccinated have already been immunized, and it was agreed that before November 15 they will be given a booster dose.
In the case of Cubans residing in the country, he explained that the obligation to appear at the family doctor's office or health area is restored within a period of no more than 48 hours after arrival.
He pointed out that to face the reopening of borders, they are immersed in a new training process for hygienic-sanitary protocols, with the participation of state and non-state workers, and affirmed that all facilities will have the Tourism + certification Hygienic and Safe.
García Granda explained that children under 12 years of age will be exempt from presenting a vaccination schedule or PCR test.
According to the minister, workers linked to the sector that can be vaccinated have already been immunized, and it was agreed that before November 15 they will be given a booster dose.
In the case of Cubans residing in the country, he explained that the obligation to appear at the family doctor's office or health area is restored within a period of no more than 48 hours after arrival.
He pointed out that to face the reopening of borders, they are immersed in a new training process for hygienic-sanitary protocols, with the participation of state and non-state workers, and affirmed that all facilities will have the Tourism + certification Hygienic and Safe.
The minister specified that Turkish Airlines reestablished travel frequencies to Havana and there is currently air connectivity through regular lines that have historically flown to Cuba, such as Air France, Iberia, Air Europa, and charters with Evelop.
Cubana de Aviación will soon resume its traditional routes to the Argentine and Spanish markets, he added.
The head of Cuban Tourism commented that there has been great expectation since the announcement of the reopening of the country's borders between tour operators and airlines, and every week the scenario is more favorable.
In that sense, he pointed out that there are requests from Canada and the United States, also from the United Kingdom and other European countries, also from Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Russia maintains the operation and plans growth for the winter season and travel from different cities in that country to Cuba has been authorized, said García Granda.
Among the good news, he mentioned that in international airports the customer will have access to the Wi-Fi network for free for 30 minutes and online payment facilities will be enhanced.
He stressed that they have worked on the design of new products, including those related to well-being and quality of life; In addition, work is being done to make it possible to offer national vaccines to those who visit the country.
Regarding national tourism, it was reported that the Varadero tourist hub will open its doors for this market segment as of Monday, October 25, and the marketing of all the facilities open to date is authorized, including those that operate today for the international market. .
As of November 15, he said, nationals will be able to fully enjoy the country's tourist offer.
Taken from ACN