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US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ternational-air-passengers-idUSKBN29H2KDIm sure the NYT article was good but need a subscription. Here is Reuters equivalent. Interesting CDC official said concern vaccine may not cover mutations. Also, someday all domestic flights might have rqmt. All I can say is this testing better become as easy as buying a candybar at the airport or it will further dent people’s plans to start traveling.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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The Reuters article is in the Daily Herald today. DAILY HERALD
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of the pandemic and more efficiently protects the health of Americans.
Variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to emerge in countries around the world, and there is evidence of increased transmissibility of some of these variants. With the US already in surge status, the testing requirement for air passengers will help slow the spread of the virus as we work to vaccinate the American public.
Before departure to the United States, a required test, combined with the CDC recommendations to get tested again 3-5 days after arrival and stay home for 7 days post-travel, will help slow the spread of COVID-19 within US communities from travel-related infections. Pre-departure testing with results known and acted upon before travel begins will help identify infected travelers before they board airplanes.
Air passengers are required to get a viral test (a test for current infection) within the 3 days before their flight to the U.S. departs, and provide written documentation of their laboratory test result (paper or electronic copy) to the airline or provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or documentation of recovery before they board. If a passenger does not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery, or chooses not to take a test, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger.
“Testing does not eliminate all risk,” says CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, MD, “but when combined with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer, healthier, and more responsible by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at destinations.”
This order was signed by the CDC Director on January 12, 2021 and will become effective on January 26, 2021.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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#1 They have not stated what kind of test
#2 You really think we have the capacity to test every US passenger?
#3. OMG only 3 days? Seems many can't even get that in the US
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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I have a brief trip scheduled later this month - arriving 1/26 and leaving on 1/31.
When I booked the trip I was fully aware of the PCR test requirement within 120 hours of arriving as this is consistent with requirements in other areas. I understand that SXM now requires travel insurance, but I don't see where this can in fact be purchased.
I am very concerned about not be able to get a test (which one?), and get the results 3 days before I'm supposed to return. Does anyone have any guidance about what's involved in getting this test? Where? How much? Etc?
I know postponing the trip seems like the smart decision. However, if everyone does this, it will truly cripple the local economy and I hope there is a way to make this work.
Any guidance would be appreciated. You purchase the insurance when you file for your EHAS approval. Can't help you with the required test to return.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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I am with you guys. I am almost at the point of cancelling my air and taking the credit and just eating my commitment on lodging as this has disaster written ALL over it.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Here is FAQ from CDC. FAQ details what type of test is accepted. I have a trip planned for mid-February. Because I'm confident that it will all be ironed out by then, I have no intention of changing my plans.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Thanks for the link but NO mention of how the international departure points are to prepare or handle this. Very little thought by the CDC about how this should be handled or the impact on travelers and the departure countries.
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Thanks for the link but NO mention of how the international departure points are to prepare or handle this. Very little thought by the CDC about how this should be handled or the impact on travelers and the departure countries. Yep. And because of this, I'm pretty confident that this will either go away or change significantly. It was poorly crafted and not well thought-out. It can't stay like this. Too many countries lack the infrastructure and documentation capabilities to support this.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Thanks for the link but NO mention of how the international departure points are to prepare or handle this. Very little thought by the CDC about how this should be handled or the impact on travelers and the departure countries. Yep. And because of this, I'm pretty confident that this will either go away or change significantly. It was poorly crafted and not well thought-out. It can't stay like this. Too many countries lack the infrastructure and documentation capabilities to support this. 100% agree. Very sad to screw up something like this with what appears to be a TOTAL lack of any forethought by the CDC, imagine that!
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Another thing.... airline gate agents will become the arbiters of which documentation is acceptable. So if I present a PCR test that I purchase on the island, is that good enough? If I present documentation of a positive test and recovery (a letter from my healthcare provider), does the gate agent decide whether this is acceptable? This can't stand as it is written. I'm gonna shut-up now, before I get into a political diatribe about the workings of the CDC ...
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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We are scheduled to arrive Feb 28 leaving end of March I don't see any problem for us. Do you really think the island is capable of testing EVERY passenger returning to the US? I hope I am wrong, but unless something changes, I see a potential BIG problem.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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PM just said we will be prepared to provide the test.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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JD - what? The US plan isn't clear? Shocking !
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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I'm sure the airlines and St Maarten Government will find a way to get people tested for travelers leaving the Island for USA. Tourism is 100% the economy.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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I'm sure the airlines and St Maarten Government will find a way to get people tested for travelers leaving the Island for USA. Tourism is 100% the economy.
It's not just St. Maarten, this will completely kill international tourism to and from the US.
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I'm sure the airlines and St Maarten Government will find a way to get people tested for travelers leaving the Island for USA. Tourism is 100% the economy.
It's not just St. Maarten, this will completely kill international tourism to and from the US. For sure. And to Elaine, yes, the US "Plan" is very unclear and leaves LOT to be desired!
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I'm sure the airlines and St Maarten Government will find a way to get people tested for travelers leaving the Island for USA. Tourism is 100% the economy.
And at another added cost. You keep throwing on $30 to $100+ charges and many will say the heck with it and stay home.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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#1 They have not stated what kind of test
#2 You really think we have the capacity to test every US passenger?
#3. OMG only 3 days? Seems many can't even get that in the US Kudos for your post, Elaine. Much as I hate to say it, and wanting to be in SXM as much as anyone can want, this directive, should it stand, may well be the straw that breaks my camel’s back. I know how much we personally went through trying to get our tests and approval to visit after Thanksgiving and I know it put a bit of an over-all damper on the trip for us. And then we had a bit more stress in getting our negative tests upon our return. All worth doing, but more stress, nonetheless. I just don’t know that I’m willing to jump through anymore hoops and much as I love the island. I don’t think I can believe it will be ready and able to handle multiple planes full of passengers all needing testing for the same flights. I fully agree the safety of everyone needs to be the most important consideration but there does become a limit to what some of us are willing to deal with in the hopes of a good vacation. And I’m not even thinking about costs here - just more added requirements to honor. The question becomes, “Is it really worth it?”
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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Not trying to pile-on this mess, but this little tidbit that just occurred to me: The CDC is relying on citizens of a foreign country to enforce their rules.
Delta, United, Spirit, and American airline employees working at SXM are NOT US citizens. Yet they are charged with enforcing US law. How stupid is that? And, if a COVID+ passenger gets past this foreign airport screening, what are the consequences? What can the CDC do to punish a gate agent working in SXM (or Paris, or Berlin, or Tokyo)?
Yeah, great plan...
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
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US airline agents have been enforcing SXM and other countries rules for months. How is that different?
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US airline agents have been enforcing SXM and other countries rules for months. How is that different? Here's the difference: Gate agents have never been required to enforce CDC rules. They enforce immigration laws, but not CDC rules. So they will now be reviewing a variety of new and unfamiliar documents: Test results from different labs, as well as documentation of positive virus tests accompanied by a note from a doctor that approves travel. And these lab results and doctor notes will be in a variety of formats, and subject to agent interpretation (what if the doctor states that patient tested positive, but does not definitively state that patient is OK to travel?). It's a big mess. We can agree on that...
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Honestly, I don't see any way that they will be able to give that many tests, in a prompt fashion.
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I would hope that they will allow the Rapid test, which is Viral from what I have read. If they allow that then results with in an hour are common, just had two friends test at the PDX airport to fly to Hawaii and they got their results back in under an hour. The cost was about $130 with proof of upcoming travel. I see that in San Jose Del Cabo the rapid test is under $50, that is our next destination. My assumption is that SXM could do the same, again assuming the rapid will be acceptable.
What I also read on the rapid however is that it has a high rate of "false positive" results, like 20% range.
We are not cancelling our April trip to SXM, and I have to believe that somehow this is going to work out and not crush travel. Think Positive, but don't become positive. Cheers from the mighty Pacific NW !
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Doc Soc just asked the question to the PM if they will be prepared to give tests to visitors for their return flights to US. She indicated they would be and have 2 weeks to prepare for it
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Yeah, I know that's what she SAID. I think she's full of it.
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Yeah, I know that's what she SAID. I think she's full of it. Yep. How many flights to the USA operate each day? I don't know, but we have JB, AA (CLT & MIA), DL (ATL & JFK), UA (LGA & IAD), Spirit. Plus Winair to SJU. I know I missed some. Anyway, that's at least ten to twelve per day, and likely more on some days. They're looking at as many as 1,000 passengers that need to be tested. For flights on a single day. That's a lot.
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US airline agents have been enforcing SXM and other countries rules for months. How is that different? Here's the difference: Gate agents have never been required to enforce CDC rules. They enforce immigration laws, but not CDC rules. So they will now be reviewing a variety of new and unfamiliar documents: Test results from different labs, as well as documentation of positive virus tests accompanied by a note from a doctor that approves travel. And these lab results and doctor notes will be in a variety of formats, and subject to agent interpretation (what if the doctor states that patient tested positive, but does not definitively state that patient is OK to travel?). It's a big mess. We can agree on that... That is the current process in the USA for travel TO SXM. They enforce the rules of travel to SXM..yes, not CDC rules but rules necessary to travel....I can't see an issue with travel back (from an airline verification process) but the testing procedure is a biggie problem You need a passport and negative test...type of test TBA.....maybe
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But think of the profit that they could make on this, if they get about $25 profit per test then that is $25k per day. Think like a politician, how do you line your pockets off of the situation and part of that is the need to keep people visiting the island.
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But that is not NEARLY for everyone who arrives. Not sure what the percentage is of arrivals, far less than 10%, one would think.
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This was taken from the FAQ section of CDC.gov .... they indicate they will accept both types of tests. We've gotten a list of several clinics that can supply them from the Airbnb owner we are staying with. We are going to head on down and hope they get it ironed out by mid February. We'll keep monitoring - I'd guess things can change quickly!
When do I need to get a test to travel to the US? And what kind of test do I need?
Get tested no more than 3 days before your flight to the US departs. Make sure to be tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) to determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19. Also make sure that you receive your results before your flight departs and have documentation of your results to show the airline.
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Doc Soc just asked the question to the PM if they will be prepared to give tests to visitors for their return flights to US. She indicated they would be and have 2 weeks to prepare for it. Sorry, I am NOT buying that at all. Way too many changes from previous statements, timing and protocol for dealing with tourists.
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I don't think a note from your MD will suffice. I did not see that in any country entry restrictions. Antibody test..yes ...for some I read that here (link)."Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or documentation of recovery before they board" (emphasis added). It's also here (link)."you may travel instead with documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official that states you have been cleared for travel. The positive test result and letter together are referred to as “documentation of recovery.” (emphasis added) So, yeah, only a note from a MD will not suffice. Positive test result needed as well. And that is the problem. The CDC has placed airline ticket counter employees as arbiters of what's valid and what's not. I have a positive test result, and a note from a doctor. I hope it works when I am scheduled to leave the island next month. In addition, I plan to bring a printed version of the CDC webpages referenced above to present to the ticket counter employee.
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I would think that the resorts might provide these tests for their guests. I'm sure more is to come as that date gets closer. Maho group announced just that..starts on the 20th...guests and staff
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I expect the rules in your state is the same as just about everywhere Self quarantine
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: GaKaye]
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01/14/2021 02:27 PM
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Another interesting point is that you can have a doctor's certification that you've had Covid and have recovered from it. The CDC has already stated that they don't know how long immunity lasts if you've had the virus. Why is that acceptable yet the vaccine is not? Rhetorical question, of course. I would have to think that it has more to do with the fact that if you have recovered, you are no longer able to TRANSMIT the disease? They aren't concerned about re-infection.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: bigbobthib]
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01/14/2021 02:35 PM
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Suppose you test positive upon returning to US what happens to you? Better than testing positive BEFORE you return
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: BeachKitten]
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01/14/2021 02:35 PM
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Another interesting point is that you can have a doctor's certification that you've had Covid and have recovered from it. The CDC has already stated that they don't know how long immunity lasts if you've had the virus. Why is that acceptable yet the vaccine is not? Rhetorical question, of course. I would have to think that it has more to do with the fact that if you have recovered, you are no longer able to TRANSMIT the disease? They aren't concerned about re-infection. But you can get it again, at which point you can again transmit it. Therefore, if you became reinfected while abroad, you can transmit it on the plane or when you get home. Total stupidity, in my opinion, and a very poorly thought out plan.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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01/15/2021 01:55 PM
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Daily Herald storyI have zero level of confidence this is going to work out. Glad I don't have a trip coming up soon. Yes, I guess time will tell, but my confidence level is about non-existent.
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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01/15/2021 02:50 PM
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It's right here (LINK)"Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or documentation of recovery before they board" (emphasis added). It's also here (LINK)"you may travel instead with documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official that states you have been cleared for travel. The positive test result and letter together are referred to as “documentation of recovery” (emphasis added). (Positive test with my name on it is dated early December.)
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: BillDauterive]
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01/15/2021 03:27 PM
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OK, those links are both to the CDC, which is for re-entry into the US . You are talking apples and oranges. Your post was talking about is entry into SXM , which is a WHOLE different thing. As far as I can see, there is no similar 'out' in the Travel Requirements for SXM. LINK
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Re: US to require negative test for returning international flights
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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01/15/2021 03:40 PM
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Simpson Bay Resort will do testing for travelers starting on the 20th of January...and Maho/Sonesta group announced the same earlier.
Edit: Just read another thread mentioning this....oops
Last edited by boucharda; 01/15/2021 03:44 PM.
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