Cuba to reintroduce face masks as Covid-19 cases rise

The UK Foreign Office updated its travel advice for the country on Friday (22 July). Using masks in all other settings is now "recommended".

Cuba opened fully to tourism on 15 November 2021 and all airports are open again for commercial and charter flights, but with reduced frequency.

A spokesperson for the FCDO said: "On 19 July 2022, the government made face masks ’mandatory’ again on public transport and in healthcare settings and medical facilities, as well as for people with respiratory symptoms. Using face masks in all other settings is ’recommended’.

"Visitors are allowed to hire cars but should check with the hire companies if they are open and have cars available, and where you can drive to under current Covid-19 measures, before making plans."