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It goes without saying that the Pandemya ng covid-19 has changed the way we travel. Case in point: nowadays, travelers often need to seek out COVID tests before hopping on a flight or cruise ship, and it looks like that policy is here to stay for the time being. While this is a policy for a very good reason—keeping yourself and other passengers safe—it does require a little extra planning. That's why we gathered experts' must-know testing tips to minimize any hassles and hiccups that might sabotage your getaway.

Whether you're going to Dublin or Dubai, all international travelers need to get tested in their destination country before heading home to the U.S.—and to make matters a little more complicated, those results need to be from within 24 hours of your flight back. Depending on where you're headed, you may also need to take a test before leaving. If you're traveling within the states, you aren't required to provide a negative COVID-19 test—although, the CDC advises that unvaccinated travelers get tested before departing and then again 3-5 days after they return. Even if you are vaccinated, you may still want to get tested for peace of mind.

Between packing your suitcase, making reservations, and planning your itinerary, you've already got a lot to worry about when preparing for a trip. But there's no reason why COVID testing has to add any unnecessary stress to the experience—just keep the following essential expert-approved tips in mind for smooth sailing from start to finish. And for more travel tips, check out The 10 Best U.S. Cities Every Traveler Should See.

Almost every country requires a negative COVID-19 test and/or proof of vaccination for entry, including the U.S. However, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recently updated its recommendations for domestic travel —per these guidelines, vaccinated travelers flying within the U.S. may not need to get tested, but unvaccinated travelers should get aim to get test results one to three days prior to travel. You'll also want to verify which type of test is acceptable.

"Some airlines and countries have realized that antigen type tests are not as accurate as desired and have progressed to allowing molecular or PCR type testing only," says Michael Blaivas, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Anavasi Diagnostics in Washington. "I have had multiple patients present saying they were turned away from a flight because antigen tests were dropped and molecular tests were now required. Confirm what test is acceptable to the country you are traveling to if they require a test result on arrival."

The CDC advises checking the local requirements on testing—and while you're at it, check the requirements for the specific airline you're flying with. Since these requirements are constantly changing, it's a good idea to check them for your destination as your trip draws closer, as well as for your home state shortly before you return. The State Department's website features country-specific info about COVID-19 regulations, including important details about testing requirements and availability. William Lang, MD, medical director for WorldClinic in New Hampshire, also suggests checking out the tourism website for the country you're visiting.

"Given the amount of time and money that is invested in international travel, it's a good idea to work with an international health provider who is familiar with reviewing individual countries' stated requirements and make sure that your interpretation aligns with who you are seeing on the tourist guidance," he adds.

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Having at-home COVID-19 tests already on hand can be super convenient, especially when any impromptu or last-minute travel opportunities come up. That said, the CDC has strict requirements for these COVID-19 self-tests.

Ayon saCDC, self-tests must meet the following criteria:

• The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 viral test (nucleic acid amplification test or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• The test must include a telehealth video visit during which someone authorized by the manufacturer supervises the testing procedure in real-time.
• The telehealth provider must issue a report confirming the patient's identity, the name of the lab or healthcare entity, the type of test, and the specimen collection date.
• Airlines and U.S. officials at ports of entry must be able to review and confirm your identity and the printed or digital documents with your test results.
• A few CDC-approved examples include the BinaxNOW COVID-19 home test, the Detect Verified™ test, at angEllume COVID-19 Home Test.

Larry Snider, VP of Operations of Casago Vacation Rentals in Arizona, highly advises packing a few of these self-tests for your trip, particularly if you'll be hopping between countries while you're away.

"Keep these tests in your carry-on, as their functionality will decrease if exposed to extreme temperatures," he says.

Just keep in mind that some countries may not approve of using foreign COVID-19 test kits that are not authorized or registered there, so you should contact authorities at your destination to check if your test meets the requirements.

"Also, make sure that the test result that you obtained is appropriately certified," adds Lang. "For most countries, a certification of the result by any licensed health care provider is adequate, but others are very specific about requiring an actual laboratory certification."

So, you got your negative result, hopped on a flight, and landed safely at your destination. You can probably toss that test result now, right? Not so fast—the CDC recommends that travelers keep those results for a full 14 days after reaching their final destination in the U.S. That way, if you're required to show it to a U.S. government official or a cooperation state or local public health authority, you'll still have proof that you tested negative.

If you're planning a getaway outside the U.S., you'll want to have a plan in place not only for securing a COVID-19 test before leaving but also before returning back home to the states.

TestForTravel.com is an excellent resource that allows you to search any international destination for local testing centers. You can also filter the search results by the specific type of COVID-19 test you need.

Looking for U.S.-based testing sites? Search the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services database to find local health centers and pharmacies offering low or no-cost testing.

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As part of their services, some travel agencies and tour operators are now offering clients COVID-19 testing. For example, bespoke travel agency Embark Beyond partnered with eMed to provide FDA-approved self-test kits for an add-on fee. Luxury tour operator Classic Journeys is now making arrangements for all international travelers to get COVID-19 tests before hopping on return flights to the U.S.

Not all travel agencies and tour operators offer this service, though, so always ask ahead of time. Even if they don't directly help to provide or arrange COVID-19 testing, they may also have useful knowledge about which hotel and resort properties offer on-site rapid tests, or where you might be able to get one locally before your flight.

You might be surprised how many hotels and resorts throughout the world have rolled out testing programs for guests. For example, the Leading Hotels of the World boasts about 130 properties around the globe that offer on-site COVID-19 tests. Montage Los Cabos and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts facilitate complimentary COVID-19 tests for all guests with same-day results. Krystal Hotels is also providing free rapid antigen tests for up to two guests per room. And Iberostar Group now offers on-site complimentary COVID-19 antigen tests at its hotels in Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Brazil.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

That's by no means an exhaustive list, however—the number of properties providing this service is steadily growing. Even if they don't offer testing for guests, they still might be able to help with making testing arrangements or at least point you in the direction of the closest rapid testing center, says Candice Criscione, founder of the travel blogs Mom In Italy and The Tuscan Mom.

"Utilize your hotel concierge," she says. "They know the best, most reliable places to get tested and they'll often make the appointments for you."

Tandaan na kahit na ang iyong hotel o resort ay nag -aalok ng pagsubok, walang garantiya na hindi sila mauubusan. Laging suriin upang makita kung maaari kang magreserba ng isa nang mas maaga, at magkaroon ng isang backup na plano para sa pagsubok kung sakali.

"Magkaroon ng kamalayan kung gaano kalapit ang pagsakay sa isang flight o barko na kakailanganin mong magkaroon ng isang pagsubok na isinagawa," sabi ni Blaivas. "Maaaring ito ay 72 oras, 48 ​​oras, o kahit na mas kaunti. Gayundin, maaaring lahat ito ay ma-time mula kapag nakarating ka sa iyong patutunguhang bansa-at kung mayroon kang mga koneksyon, maaari itong maging sanhi ng isang problema. Double-check kung gaano katanda ang isang pagsubok Ang bansa o lokasyon na iyong darating ay pinapayagan. Kung hindi pinapayagan ng bansa ang mga pagsubok na higit sa 48 oras na gulang, at ang iyong pagsubok ay magiging 72 oras na gulang sa oras na dumating ka, kakailanganin mong gumawa ng iba't ibang mga pag -aayos. "

Bawat kasalukuyang mga alituntunin ng CDC, ang lahat ng mga internasyonal na pasahero ng hangin na may edad na 2 at mas matanda ay dapat magpakita ng isang negatibong resulta ng pagsubok sa CovID-19 na hindi hihigit sa isang araw bago maglakbay. Mahalagang malaman iyon, dahil ang ilang mga pagsubok sa Covid-19 ay tumatagal ng ilang araw upang maproseso, nangangahulugang ang iyong negatibong resulta ay hindi maituturing na sapat. Kung naglalakbay ka sa labas ng Estados Unidos, palaging tiyakin na maaari kang mag -book o makahanap ng isang pagsubok sa loob ng 24 na oras ng pag -uwi - at bukod dito, siguraduhin na makakakuha ka ng mga resulta pabalik sa oras bago ang iyong paglipad.

Tulad ng para sa paglalakbay sa domestic,Inirerekomenda ng CDC Ang pagsubok ay hindi hihigit sa tatlong araw bago ang iyong paglipad, at may perpektong, malapit sa iyong oras ng pag -alis hangga't maaari.

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Parami nang parami ang mga kumpanya ng eroplano ay nagpapakilala ng mga mapagkukunan para sa mga pasahero na may pangunahing impormasyon sa pagsubok ng Covid-19. Halimbawa, ang United Airlines ay may isang bagong tampok sa app at website na tinatawag na "Center na Handa sa Paglalakbay, "Kung saan makikilala ng mga pasahero ang mga kinakailangan sa pagsubok sa Covid-19 para sa paparating na mga biyahe, maghanap ng mga lokal na lokasyon ng pagsubok, at mag-upload ng patunay ng mga resulta ng pagsubok. Bumuo din si Delta ng isang madaling gamitinCovid-19 Pagsubok sa Paghahanap sa Paghahanap sa website nito, na maaaring magamit ng mga manlalakbay upang maghanap ng mga sentro ng pagsubok sa mga patutunguhan sa buong mundo. At sa pamamagitan ngVerifly app, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Aer Lingus, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, at marami pa ang nagpapahintulot sa mga pasahero na madaling mai-upload ang kanilang mga resulta ng pagsubok sa Covid-19 bago maglakbay.

Suriin ang website ng iyong eroplano upang makita kung nag-aalok sila ng anumang kapaki-pakinabang na mapagkukunan para sa pagsubok sa Covid-19.

Kailangang magbigay ng negatibong resulta sa isang kurot? Maraming mga paliparan ngayon ang may sariling pagsubok sa Covid-19 sa site. Habang hindi mo nais na maghintay hanggang sa huling minuto upang subukan, ang tala ni Blaivas na maaari itong magsilbing isang stellar backup plan kung ang iyong mga resulta ng pagsubok ay hindi naibalik sa oras.

Ilan lamang sa mga paliparan ng Estados Unidos na nagdagdag ng kaginhawaan na ito ay kasama ang Los Angeles International Airport, San Diego International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, at Philadelphia International Airport.

Sa labas ng Estados Unidos, ang mga paliparan na may pagsubok na Covid-19 ay kasama ang Heathrow Airport sa London, Berlin-Tegel Airport at Frankfurt Airport sa Alemanya, Dublin Airport sa Ireland, ang Tesaloniki Airport sa Greece, Fiumicino Airport sa Roma, at Haneda, Narita, at Mga Paliparan ng Kansai sa Japan.

Ang mga bagong site ng pagsubok ay patuloy na idinagdag sa mga terminal, kaya sulit na suriin upang makita kung ang iyong paliparan ay nag -aalok ng serbisyong ito.

Kapag nakarating ka sa iyong patutunguhan, kailangang tingnan ng mga awtoridad ang iyong mga resulta sa isang wika na naiintindihan nila. Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit, kung naglalakbay ka sa labas ng Estados Unidos, pinapayuhan ni Criscione na makuha ang iyong mga resulta ng pagsubok na isinalin sa opisyal na wika ng bansang iyon. Kung ang mga resulta ay hindi tumpak na isinalin, maaaring tumanggi ang mga awtoridad na tanggapin ang mga ito - kaya, huwag lamang maghanap ng anumang tagasalin sa online. Siguraduhin na magpalista ng isang sertipikado o nakarehistrong tagasalin na may mga kwalipikasyon at kasanayan para sa trabaho.

Bilang karagdagan, inirerekomenda ni Criscione na makakuha ng anumang mga resulta mula sa mga pagsubok na kinukuha mo sa ibang bansa na isinalin pabalik sa Ingles.

"Maaari kang suriin sa kahabaan ng paraan, halimbawa, sa isang layo o sa isang hangganan na pagtawid, at ang mga resulta ng Ingles ay karaniwang ginustong," paliwanag niya. "Kung magpapakita ka sa Turkey na may mga resulta sa Aleman, o kabaligtaran, maaaring magkaroon ka ng problema."

Para sa karagdagang balita sa paglalakbay, tingnanAng pinakamahusay na mga lugar sa Amerika upang maglakbay sa tagsibol na ito.