Domestic fully vaccinated or test required mid December
Nov 8, 2021, 10:42 am
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Domestic fully vaccinated or test required mid December
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/455245/air-nz-domestic-passengers-will-have-to-be-fully-vaccinated-or-covid-19-negative-to-fly
Disappointed that they will allow people on with just a test. Would have much preferred fully vaccinated only.
Disappointed that they will allow people on with just a test. Would have much preferred fully vaccinated only.
Nov 8, 2021, 11:35 am
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If the second jab was six months ago is the booster jab required for full vaccination?
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Nov 8, 2021, 12:03 pm
#5
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I think test is better, because then they most likely don't have the virus.
Nov 8, 2021, 12:07 pm
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Nov 8, 2021, 12:33 pm
#8
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Such a fear of COVID in NZ. The risk of catching it on a plane is so remote, it’s negligible. Of the close to 200,000 MIQ returnees, only 2 have caught it on the plane - both unvaccinated - on EK 448 one of the longest flights in the world. It’s thought that transmission occurred during the KL transit when there was passenger movement and limited ventilation.
More chance of infection using any form of public transport to or from the airport than on the actual aircraft.
PCR tests cost $138 in NZ, RATs probably $20 - before the logistics. It’s simply not workable nor needed.
Having said that, I fully support the Air NZ approach. Proportionate and workable.
More chance of infection using any form of public transport to or from the airport than on the actual aircraft.
PCR tests cost $138 in NZ, RATs probably $20 - before the logistics. It’s simply not workable nor needed.
Having said that, I fully support the Air NZ approach. Proportionate and workable.
Nov 8, 2021, 3:46 pm
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Nov 8, 2021, 3:51 pm
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I wonder if domestic covid tests will need the same level of being tamper-proof as the vax certificate. If so, what are the requirements & standards?
Many internet stories of faked covid result texts from MoH. Will a txt message be sufficient?!
Many internet stories of faked covid result texts from MoH. Will a txt message be sufficient?!
Nov 8, 2021, 3:54 pm
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Such a fear of COVID in NZ. The risk of catching it on a plane is so remote, it’s negligible. Of the close to 200,000 MIQ returnees, only 2 have caught it on the plane - both unvaccinated - on EK 448 one of the longest flights in the world. It’s thought that transmission occurred during the KL transit when there was passenger movement and limited ventilation.
More chance of infection using any form of public transport to or from the airport than on the actual aircraft.
PCR tests cost $138 in NZ, RATs probably $20 - before the logistics. It’s simply not workable nor needed.
Having said that, I fully support the Air NZ approach. Proportionate and workable.
More chance of infection using any form of public transport to or from the airport than on the actual aircraft.
PCR tests cost $138 in NZ, RATs probably $20 - before the logistics. It’s simply not workable nor needed.
Having said that, I fully support the Air NZ approach. Proportionate and workable.
Nov 8, 2021, 6:35 pm
#14
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Haha! Will put that down as a business expense 
Pricey yes, but it's a cost I'm willing to pay. There may be people who cannot afford the Test cost, but those are the Joys of travelling in this Covid World!
I would like to know the requirements for testing before boarding eg. T48hrs, or T24hrs? How long are the Test results valid for before needing another? Especially when flying 2-3 days a week, going to have to be on the ball!
Pricey yes, but it's a cost I'm willing to pay. There may be people who cannot afford the Test cost, but those are the Joys of travelling in this Covid World!
I would like to know the requirements for testing before boarding eg. T48hrs, or T24hrs? How long are the Test results valid for before needing another? Especially when flying 2-3 days a week, going to have to be on the ball!
Nov 8, 2021, 8:12 pm
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Haha! Will put that down as a business expense
Pricey yes, but it's a cost I'm willing to pay. There may be people who cannot afford the Test cost, but those are the Joys of travelling in this Covid World!
I would like to know the requirements for testing before boarding eg. T48hrs, or T24hrs? How long are the Test results valid for before needing another? Especially when flying 2-3 days a week, going to have to be on the ball!
Pricey yes, but it's a cost I'm willing to pay. There may be people who cannot afford the Test cost, but those are the Joys of travelling in this Covid World!
I would like to know the requirements for testing before boarding eg. T48hrs, or T24hrs? How long are the Test results valid for before needing another? Especially when flying 2-3 days a week, going to have to be on the ball!
A negative COVID-19 test result, taken within 72 hours of your departing flight. This can be in the form of a text message or a letter from a medical professional.
A good thing actually. 1. It is free. 2. We want test numbers and results from those stations are linked to DHB's database (NHI number)