Canada Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test 72 Hours Before Arrival
Jun 16, 2021, 5:27 am
#512
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At this time (and since covid started) anyone can fly to USA for any reason. Land crossings into USA are only for essential or US citizens/residents.
Jun 16, 2021, 7:35 pm
#513
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You can get the NAAT test at Walgreens (it's called ID NOW) accepted for Canada entry - although Walgreens say 24 hours, on this forum and my experience is that results come back in an hour. It's free, thanks Donald/Joe/UStaxpayer. Just tick on the form that you don't have insurance. Once you get the notification of result, download the LabPDF attachment: this contains your name, DOB, type of test (eg: IDNOW COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test (nucleic acid amplification test NAAT), date and time of test (in UTC), Lab name and address, and result as required to enter Canada
Q: when you say notification of result, what form is that, an email, a text message, or some alert from their walgreens mobile app?
Jun 16, 2021, 7:40 pm
#514
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I read of the NAAT tests done via drive thru centers, is that the only method, by residing inside a vehicle? no walk ins?
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
I read in the CVS site the following:
For rapid testing, a vehicle is not required. Wait in one of the designated parking spaces, either in a vehicle or on foot, and wait for the provider to call you for your test.
We also offer walk-up testing at a limited number of community testing sites for patients who don't drive. Check the list to find one open near you.
Appointments are also required for these sites.
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
I read in the CVS site the following:
I don't drive. Can I walk in?
For drive-thru lab testing, a motor vehicle is required. Patients must remain in the vehicle at all times.For rapid testing, a vehicle is not required. Wait in one of the designated parking spaces, either in a vehicle or on foot, and wait for the provider to call you for your test.
We also offer walk-up testing at a limited number of community testing sites for patients who don't drive. Check the list to find one open near you.
Appointments are also required for these sites.
Last edited by abc5; Jun 16, 2021 at 7:54 pm
Jun 16, 2021, 8:16 pm
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Jun 16, 2021, 8:17 pm
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I read of the NAAT tests done via drive thru centers, is that the only method, by residing inside a vehicle? no walk ins?
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
I read in the CVS site the following:
For rapid testing, a vehicle is not required. Wait in one of the designated parking spaces, either in a vehicle or on foot, and wait for the provider to call you for your test.
We also offer walk-up testing at a limited number of community testing sites for patients who don't drive. Check the list to find one open near you. Appointments are also required for these sites.
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
I read in the CVS site the following:
I don't drive. Can I walk in?
For drive-thru lab testing, a motor vehicle is required. Patients must remain in the vehicle at all times.For rapid testing, a vehicle is not required. Wait in one of the designated parking spaces, either in a vehicle or on foot, and wait for the provider to call you for your test.
We also offer walk-up testing at a limited number of community testing sites for patients who don't drive. Check the list to find one open near you.
Appointments are also required for these sites.
Jun 16, 2021, 8:59 pm
#517
Join Date: Jun 2018
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I read of the NAAT tests done via drive thru centers, is that the only method, by residing inside a vehicle? no walk ins?
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
If i need the naat test for travel, and if the rapid test is the antigen test, which is unacceptable for entrance to canada but is the only test administered via a noncar visit that is quite limiting.
Jun 16, 2021, 9:09 pm
#518
Join Date: Jun 2018
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It may depend on the particular lab your local drugstore uses. I got an email notification from Walgreens, which contained a link (browser) to a message from PWNHealth. Within the PWN message was a further link to a pdf they labelled 'LabPDF' which was what you want - it was terse and contained all the relevant infos for the border person. The PWN message also had another pdf link called 'EasyRead PDF' which did not contain all the infos but was written more in plain English.
Jun 16, 2021, 10:12 pm
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Not to mention that at least in Texas, there seems to be a Walgreens or CVS within walking distance in any major city.
Jun 17, 2021, 10:30 am
#520
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I actually took an Uber from BUF to the Walgreens and then walked inside the Walgreens and asked if I could do the test inside. They said it had to be done via the drive-thru window, but they said it was fine if I just walked up to the drive-thru window outside - which I did. Realistically I could easily have just taken the Uber through the drive-thru as well - just let them know in advance and offer them a few bucks extra tip - the whole process only takes 2-3 minutes.
Jun 18, 2021, 5:03 pm
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I have a question - I am coming from US trying to go to Europe with a 2hr layover in YYZ on WestJet as the first leg of itinerary. My destination will not require a COVID PCR test. But will I still need one to board WestJet? I have been searching and I am not getting a clear answer, and it’s taking decades to get through the phone customer service.
Jun 18, 2021, 5:27 pm
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I have a question - I am coming from US trying to go to Europe with a 2hr layover in YYZ on WestJet as the first leg of itinerary. My destination will not require a COVID PCR test. But will I still need one to board WestJet? I have been searching and I am not getting a clear answer, and it’s taking decades to get through the phone customer service.
Try Int'l connections at YYZ thread.
Jun 18, 2021, 5:35 pm
#523
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Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,185
I have a question - I am coming from US trying to go to Europe with a 2hr layover in YYZ on WestJet as the first leg of itinerary. My destination will not require a COVID PCR test. But will I still need one to board WestJet? I have been searching and I am not getting a clear answer, and it’s taking decades to get through the phone customer service.
Last edited by sydneyracquelle; Jun 18, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Jun 18, 2021, 5:53 pm
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