June 28: “New rule.”
July 4: “LOLZ, just kidding. This is what we actually meant.”
Honduras has apparently changed its mind.
About a week and a half ago, the Central American country said that all persons entering Honduras must present proof of having had a measles vaccine. Or if that wasn’t available, they had to show proof of a recent negative measles test. They were doing so because Honduran Health Minister Carla Paredes stated that they were, “…currently on high alert for measles. Belize already has it, and crossing through Puerto Barrios and entering through Cedeño is the easiest thing in the world for a virus this contagious.”
This was repeated by the U.S. Embassy in Honduras:
According to the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honduran authorities are requiring documentation to show proof of a measles vaccine for travelers coming from various countries, including the United States, for any travel over land, by sea, or by air for all foreign travels to Honduras. If someone cannot receive the vaccine, they will need to show proof 72 to 80 hours before the flight of a negative measles test.
Fast forward to July 4th, and the rules are now different.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Honduras now:
This is an update to the STEP Message sent on June 28, 2025, regarding the new requirement for proof of measles and rubella vaccine: There is no requirement for proof of measles and rubella vaccination for travelers arriving in Honduras.
The new requirement is that Honduran citizen minors aged 12 months to 10 years old traveling from Honduras to listed countries must provide evidence of vaccination against measles and rubella upon departure from Honduras.
The United States is on the list of countries and this age group traveling to the United States is required to show proof of the measles and rubella vaccine to depart Honduras. The new requirement will affect dual national citizens of Honduras and the United States. It goes into effect July 7, 2025.
So apparently everyone entering Honduras doesn’t have to show proof of measles immunity to enter Honduras and keep its citizens safe. Instead, Hondurans aged 12 months to 10 years exiting Honduras have to show proof of immunity upon departure.
Because that will certainly keep the country safe from measles… I guess? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Anyway, so there ya go.
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