The United States, the country with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world with nearly five million cases, has issued a COVID-19 warning to its citizens, listing Trinidad and Tobago as “high risk” for the virus. 

See the full advisory issued by the United States below: 

Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to restricted travel options put in place to prevent COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a level 3 Travel Health Notice for Trinidad and Tobago due to COVID-19.  

Travelers to Trinidad and Tobago may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business closures, and other emergency conditions within Trinidad and Tobago due to COVID-19. 

Do not travel to:

-Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain due to crime.  

Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, is common. 

Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common. A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.