**UPDATED January 3rd**

After much deliberation, we’ve decided to continue with our wedding in San José del Cabo on Feb 3rd and 4th. We’ve come to realize there’s no easy or right answer. Over a year ago when we booked the wedding, we hadn’t heard of any variants, people were being vaccinated, and there was optimism in the air! Hindsight is 2020/2021!

According to what’s being reported by medical professionals, people are pretty well protected from the new variant if they are vaccinated and boosted. Further, statistics seem to show that even if contraction of Omicron happens, symptoms should be milder than previous variants. As it’s very possible these variants are going to continue, our perspective is that we will have to adjust and be cautious but not completely overhaul our lives. However, we completely understand and respect other perspectives.

We are going to move forward, and do our best to have a safe and fun wedding!

As such, we are requesting a few extra steps by guests to ensure that everyone at the wedding feels as comfortable as possible:

Vaccinations and Boosters

A reminder that we’re asking all guests to be vaccinated and boosted.

Covid tests

Before you travel: We would like all guests to take a Covid test (PCR, lateral flow, or antigen) before leaving your home country to ensure you’re not positive and asymptomatic. Testing before you leave is not only a way to help reduce risk of transmission to others, but also reduce the risk of you getting stuck (and having to quarantine) in Mexico.

Before the events: We will provide all guests with a rapid test to take on Thursday, February 3rd, ahead of the Sangeet welcome party (15 min to complete).

- For all guests staying at Cabo Azul, we will ensure you receive this.

- For all guests staying elsewhere, please arrange to stop by the hotel and pick up a test from us.

- Please text your results to the appropriate people below by 1pm on Thursday, Feb 3rd.

- Surnames A-M: Jennifer Zhan at +1 630 229 8988

- Surnames N-Z: Sandhia Ramdoo +44 7884 444797

Before you leave: A reminder that all travelers will likely require a negative Covid test to re-enter your home country. You can purchase a test online to bring with you (just make sure it’s valid for travel back into your specific country), OR:

- Cabo Azul can help arrange these at the hotel for a cost of $40 USD (with one hour results).

- If you are staying at another hotel, they will also likely have PCR and Antigen tests available.

- If you are staying at an Airbnb or VRBO, our planner recommends PR Medica. They have a facility but also travel to give tests and other treatments.

**IF YOU TEST POSITIVE** According to the US Embassy website, "You must self-isolate and delay your travel. Do not travel until you have recovered completely from COVID-19". In other words, you will need to stay in Mexico until you have proof of a negative test result.

Additional precautions

- All events are taking place outside.

- Hand sanitizer will be readily available and encouraged at all events.

- Masks will be required on all event transportation.

- Staff will be masked at all times.

- Masks are encouraged for any time you may feel uncomfortable!

Please note, the CDC recommends medical/N95 masks rather than cloth masks for higher protection against Omicron.