covid Isolation locations

[almaringola]

Hello everybody, I read on another site that the government ran out of housing for positive results and people are currently staying in their resorts , can anyone confirm this ?

[Mike G]

That's what I am seeing over on TA, and there are a number of first hand reports of this happening.

Don't know how this works out financially, since the health insurance purchased upon entry is not likely to cover the daily cost of many/most hotels on the island. Having said that, I guess it is better to isolate at a place you know than to get taken somewhere else you might be less comfortable with/at.

[hmitchell_travelplanner]

The way I understand it is, yes they are running out of or have run out of their covid isolation accommodation inventory (so to speak). They are having guests isolate in their hotel rooms and either negotiating with the hotel or finding another rental type room/home that will work with the visitors insurance. I'm also reading that since Aruba has now changed their isolation guidelines to be in line with the U.S., that the insurance is now only covering you for 5 days if you are asymptomatic. This is causing quite the issue with the airlines.

My biggest recommendation is to make sure you have travel insurance that can help with any additional costs, including the cost of food should you have to isolate. Travel insurance should always be purchased, but especially now in the time of Covid.

[Colette M]

Very challenging to allow folks to stay in their hotel rooms. Most of us would do the right thing and isolate but if those rooms are not monitored by security 24/7 you can bet some people will break the rules and leave their rooms especially if they are asymptomatic. What a mess that would be for spreading the virus even more. I hope this does not happen.

[Andrea J.]

the ATA has said this re: this situation

The local authorities will continue to work to manage the situations that require quarantine or isolation and remain committed to the safety and well-being of all our visitors. We are hopeful the impact on travelers is minor and will continue to adapt and advise on procedures as the situation changes.

[WaltVB]

Very challenging to allow folks to stay in their hotel rooms. Most of us would do the right thing and isolate but if those rooms are not monitored by security 24/7 you can bet some people will break the rules and leave their rooms especially if they are asymptomatic. What a mess that would be for spreading the virus even more. I hope this does not happen.

Not sure about Aruba, but in other countries your room is monitored electronically via the room door. If you go out and try to get back in, the key card won't work. They then know you left your room, and the authorities are notified. The next room you stay in is quite a bit less comfortable and is surrounded by iron bars.

[ArubaAce]

not sure about aruba, but in other countries your room is monitored electronically via the room door. If you go out and try to get back in, the key card won't work. They then know you left your room, and the authorities are notified. The next room you stay in is quite a bit less comfortable and is surrounded by iron bars.

lmao..

[cpjones]

Not sure about Aruba, but in other countries your room is monitored electronically via the room door. If you go out and try to get back in, the key card won't work. They then know you left your room, and the authorities are notified. The next room you stay in is quite a bit less comfortable and is surrounded by iron bars.

.....and the balcony/patio....? Just askin'....!

[Colette M]

not sure about aruba, but in other countries your room is monitored electronically via the room door. If you go out and try to get back in, the key card won't work. They then know you left your room, and the authorities are notified. The next room you stay in is quite a bit less comfortable and is surrounded by iron bars.

​lol!!!

[WaltVB]

.....and the balcony/patio....? Just askin'....!

I'll never know