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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES STARTING NOVEMBER 8, 2021
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...vel/index.html
IN EFFECT JANUARY 26, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021 UNLESS OTHERWISE AMENDED
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/g...ncrypted-p.pdf
FAQ
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html
PASSENGER ATTESTATION FOR TRAVEL TO THE USA
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/a...21-01-12-p.pdf
OTHERS
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...L7PwJTTCggyB7k
ISSUED 21 JAN 2021: National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness "EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING COVID-19 SAFETY IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL" begins on page 174 of this document.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...vel/index.html
IN EFFECT JANUARY 26, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021 UNLESS OTHERWISE AMENDED
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/g...ncrypted-p.pdf
FAQ
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html
PASSENGER ATTESTATION FOR TRAVEL TO THE USA
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/a...21-01-12-p.pdf
OTHERS
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...L7PwJTTCggyB7k
ISSUED 21 JAN 2021: National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness "EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING COVID-19 SAFETY IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL" begins on page 174 of this document.
Covid test for entry/re-entry to US [merged thread]
Jul 11, 2021, 10:25 am
#1396
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Switzerland is NOW offering FREE rapid antigen tests for “travel”, I assume the FREE is for Swiss covered under their health insurance
—could USA tourists also get a “free” test when flying back to the USA, per CDC requirements.
—could USA tourists also get a “free” test when flying back to the USA, per CDC requirements.
Jul 11, 2021, 12:31 pm
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Free is for residents who have a Swiss insurance card. It is free, but cost CHF18 or so for the travel documentation.
Jul 11, 2021, 3:02 pm
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Just g
t back to the US from Germany. There were free antigen tests to be had all over in Germany. We had brought BinaxNOW tests with us in case we needed them, but the free tests that were available to anyone were perfectly acceptable - and were fast.
t back to the US from Germany. There were free antigen tests to be had all over in Germany. We had brought BinaxNOW tests with us in case we needed them, but the free tests that were available to anyone were perfectly acceptable - and were fast.
Jul 11, 2021, 3:23 pm
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Same here for Denmark (and lots of cheap German strawberries too!).
Jul 11, 2021, 4:14 pm
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How do you all get comfortable with the risk of testing positive? It’s spooking me a little now that europe is having trouble again. I plan to be mostly outdoors and of course am careful (you won’t catch me in a nightclub) but now I’m like deathly afraid of getting stuck. Double vax’d so maybe I am just having trouble evaluating the risk in my brain.
Jul 11, 2021, 4:45 pm
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How do you all get comfortable with the risk of testing positive? It’s spooking me a little now that europe is having trouble again. I plan to be mostly outdoors and of course am careful (you won’t catch me in a nightclub) but now I’m like deathly afraid of getting stuck. Double vax’d so maybe I am just having trouble evaluating the risk in my brain.
For example, Costa Rica:
As a foreigner you have to purchase hospitalization insurance in the case you test positive for covid. This is an entry requirement for the country, a test is not required.
There is no test required to exit the country but one is required to fly to US.
If you test positive (does not matter whether you are vaccinated) you must go to a quarantine facility for 10-14 days. They take your passport number when you take a test so they know who you are.
Theoretically the at home test would avoid this, or flying to another country with no test requirement for entry (i.e. Mexico)
As a foreigner you have to purchase hospitalization insurance in the case you test positive for covid. This is an entry requirement for the country, a test is not required.
There is no test required to exit the country but one is required to fly to US.
If you test positive (does not matter whether you are vaccinated) you must go to a quarantine facility for 10-14 days. They take your passport number when you take a test so they know who you are.
Theoretically the at home test would avoid this, or flying to another country with no test requirement for entry (i.e. Mexico)
To be honest I was pretty worried about test results too in Costa Rica especially because you can test positive when asymptomatic.
To quantify the risk in specific, there are different facets:
* Risk of you testing positive before starting your journey (i.e. entering a new country): can't do much about this but I think the risk is relatively low in US if vaccinated. Depends on where you are at
* Risk of testing positive while in another country at a testing facility: need to research what each country's protocols are. Most countries do not have an exit requirement for testing but some do (e.g. Iraq)
* Risk of testing positive while in another country with at home test: nothing
Jul 11, 2021, 9:48 pm
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Link didn't work.
Jul 11, 2021, 9:49 pm
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Flying on the 13th to the US at 10 pm. Can do PCR test early am on the 10th, which is the best choice to allow for the results to come back, etc.. But what happens (any experience?) if there is a delay past midnight?
I guess there could be two scenarios: 1) The flight is delayed already at the time of check-in, which could be trouble but unlikely since the operations are so limited or 2) The flight becomes delayed due to mechanical or whatever close to departure.
My guess is that scenario 2) is ok unless they are specifically instructed to re-check tests in case of delay.
I guess there could be two scenarios: 1) The flight is delayed already at the time of check-in, which could be trouble but unlikely since the operations are so limited or 2) The flight becomes delayed due to mechanical or whatever close to departure.
My guess is that scenario 2) is ok unless they are specifically instructed to re-check tests in case of delay.
Jul 11, 2021, 10:58 pm
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https://bronx.news12.com/fully-vacci...tine-in-panama
tldr
- rapid test may have false positives, PCR test is more accurate
- if you are concerned about false positive from rapid test maybe get PCR test but it's more expensive and has longer turnaround time
- good luck trying to convince government officials of a foreign country where you may or may not speak the language that "the rapid test had a false positive but I really need a PCR test and if the PCR test is negative the first test doesn't mean anything"
also the article implies that since she was fully vaccinated she believed she could not get the virus, which is definitely false (see upthread for more discussion)
Jul 11, 2021, 11:25 pm
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new link with interview with the person
https://bronx.news12.com/fully-vacci...tine-in-panama
tldr
also the article implies that since she was fully vaccinated she believed she could not get the virus, which is definitely false (see upthread for more discussion)
https://bronx.news12.com/fully-vacci...tine-in-panama
tldr
- rapid test may have false positives, PCR test is more accurate
- if you are concerned about false positive from rapid test maybe get PCR test but it's more expensive and has longer turnaround time
- good luck trying to convince government officials of a foreign country where you may or may not speak the language that "the rapid test had a false positive but I really need a PCR test and if the PCR test is negative the first test doesn't mean anything"
also the article implies that since she was fully vaccinated she believed she could not get the virus, which is definitely false (see upthread for more discussion)
Flying on the 13th to the US at 10 pm. Can do PCR test early am on the 10th, which is the best choice to allow for the results to come back, etc.. But what happens (any experience?) if there is a delay past midnight?
I guess there could be two scenarios: 1) The flight is delayed already at the time of check-in, which could be trouble but unlikely since the operations are so limited or 2) The flight becomes delayed due to mechanical or whatever close to departure.
My guess is that scenario 2) is ok unless they are specifically instructed to re-check tests in case of delay.
I guess there could be two scenarios: 1) The flight is delayed already at the time of check-in, which could be trouble but unlikely since the operations are so limited or 2) The flight becomes delayed due to mechanical or whatever close to departure.
My guess is that scenario 2) is ok unless they are specifically instructed to re-check tests in case of delay.
in scenario 2), you dont. this has happened to my own flight. aircraft swap due to technical error after check in.
Jul 12, 2021, 3:31 pm
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You can't really do much about what the test results are, other than lowering the risk yourself (staying outdoors like you say) or at home test or fly to TIJ and cross land border.
To be honest I was pretty worried about test results too in Costa Rica especially because you can test positive when asymptomatic.
To quantify the risk in specific, there are different facets:
* Risk of you testing positive before starting your journey (i.e. entering a new country): can't do much about this but I think the risk is relatively low in US if vaccinated. Depends on where you are at
* Risk of testing positive while in another country at a testing facility: need to research what each country's protocols are. Most countries do not have an exit requirement for testing but some do (e.g. Iraq)
* Risk of testing positive while in another country with at home test: nothing
To be honest I was pretty worried about test results too in Costa Rica especially because you can test positive when asymptomatic.
To quantify the risk in specific, there are different facets:
* Risk of you testing positive before starting your journey (i.e. entering a new country): can't do much about this but I think the risk is relatively low in US if vaccinated. Depends on where you are at
* Risk of testing positive while in another country at a testing facility: need to research what each country's protocols are. Most countries do not have an exit requirement for testing but some do (e.g. Iraq)
* Risk of testing positive while in another country with at home test: nothing
There's also the aspect of having to certify at check in (for example, DL asks this during OLCI even before domestic flights) that you haven't tested positive........
Jul 12, 2021, 4:24 pm
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update: its mid-july...
Jul 12, 2021, 10:37 pm
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