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Tak perlu dikatakan bahwaPandemi covid-19 telah mengubah cara kita bepergian. Contoh kasus: Saat ini, pelancong sering perlu mencari tes covid sebelum melompat pada penerbangan atau kapal pesiar, dan ituSepertinya kebijakan itu ada di sini untuk tinggal untuk saat ini. Meskipun ini adalah kebijakan untuk alasan yang sangat baik - menjaga diri Anda dan penumpang lainnya aman - itu memang membutuhkan sedikit perencanaan tambahan. Itu sebabnya kami mengumpulkan tips pengujian yang harus diketahui oleh para ahli untuk meminimalkan kerepotan dan cegukan yang mungkin menyabotase liburan Anda.

Apakah Anda akan pergi ke Dublin atau Dubai, semua pelancong internasionalPerlu diuji di negara tujuan mereka Sebelum pulang ke AS - dan untuk membuat masalah sedikit lebih rumit, hasilnya harus berasaldalam 24 jam dari penerbangan Anda kembali. Tergantung ke mana arah Anda, Anda mungkin juga perlu mengikuti tes sebelum pergi. Jika Anda bepergian ke dalam negara bagian, Anda tidak diharuskan memberikan tes Covid-19 negatif-meskipun, CDC menyarankan ituWisatawan yang tidak divaksinasi diuji sebelum berangkat dan sekali lagi 3-5 hari setelah mereka kembali. Bahkan jika Anda divaksinasi, Anda mungkin masih ingin diuji untuk ketenangan pikiran.

Antara mengemas koper Anda, membuat reservasi, dan merencanakan rencana perjalanan Anda, Anda sudah punya banyak hal yang perlu dikhawatirkan saat mempersiapkan perjalanan. Tapi tidak ada alasan mengapa pengujian covid harus menambahkan apapunstres yang tidak perlu Untuk pengalaman-hanya menjaga tips penting yang disetujui oleh ahli yang disetujui untuk berlayar lancar dari awal hingga akhir. Dan untuk lebih banyak tips perjalanan, lihat10 kota terbaik di A.S..

Hampir setiap negara membutuhkan tes COVID-19 negatif dan/atau bukti vaksinasi untuk masuk, termasuk AS namun, Pusat Pengendalian & Pencegahan Penyakit (CDC) baru-baru inimemperbarui rekomendasinya untuk perjalanan domestik —Per Pedoman ini, pelancong yang divaksinasi yang terbang di dalam AS mungkin tidak perlu diuji, tetapi pelancong yang tidak divaksinasi harus mendapatkan tujuan untuk mendapatkan hasil tes satu hingga tiga hari sebelum bepergian. Anda juga ingin memverifikasiJenis tes mana yang bisa diterima.

"Beberapa maskapai dan negara telah menyadari bahwa tes jenis antigen tidak seakurat yang diinginkan dan telah berkembang menjadi pengujian jenis molekuler atau PCR saja," kata Michael Blaivas, MD, Kepala Petugas Medis diDiagnostik Anavasi di Washington. "Saya telah memiliki banyak pasien yang mengatakan bahwa mereka berpaling dari penerbangan karena tes antigen dijatuhkan dan tes molekuler sekarang diperlukan. Konfirmasikan tes apa yang dapat diterima oleh negara yang Anda bepergian jika mereka memerlukan hasil tes pada saat kedatangan."

CDC menyarankanMemeriksa persyaratan lokal Pada pengujian - dan saat Anda melakukannya, periksa persyaratan untuk maskapai penerbangan spesifik yang Anda terbang. Karena persyaratan ini terus berubah, merupakan ide yang baik untuk memeriksanya untuk tujuan Anda karena perjalanan Anda semakin dekat, serta untuk negara bagian rumah Anda sesaat sebelum Anda kembali.Situs web Departemen Luar Negeri Fitur info khusus negara tentang peraturan COVID-19, termasuk detail penting tentang persyaratan pengujian dan ketersediaan.William Lang, MD, direktur medis untukWorldclinic Di New Hampshire, juga menyarankan untuk memeriksa situs web pariwisata untuk negara yang Anda kunjungi.

"Mengingat jumlah waktu dan uang yang diinvestasikan dalam perjalanan internasional, itu ide yang baik untuk bekerja dengan penyedia kesehatan internasional yang akrab dengan meninjau persyaratan masing -masing negara dan memastikan bahwa interpretasi Anda selaras dengan siapa yang Anda lihat di Bimbingan wisata, "tambahnya.

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Memiliki tes COVID-19 di rumah yang sudah ada di tangan bisa menjadi sangat nyaman, terutama ketika peluang perjalanan mendadak atau menit terakhir muncul. That said, the CDC has strict requirements for these COVID-19 self-tests.

MenurutCDC, 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, and the Ellume 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 danCatalonia 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. DanIberostar 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 danThe 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."

Remember that even if your hotel or resort does offer testing, there's no guarantee that they won't run out. Always check to see if you can reserve one ahead of time, and have a backup plan for testing just in case.

"Be aware of how close to boarding a flight or ship you will need to have a test performed," says Blaivas. "It may be 72 hours, 48 hours, or even less. Also, it may all be timed from when you land in your destination country—and if you have connections, this can cause a problem. Double-check how old of a test the country or location you are arriving in allows. If the country doesn't allow tests over 48 hours old, and your test will be 72 hours old by the time you arrive, you will need to make different arrangements."

Per the current CDC guidelines, all international air passengers age 2 and older must show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than one day before traveling. That's important to know, because some COVID-19 tests take several days to process, meaning your negative result won't be considered sufficient. If you're traveling outside of the U.S., always make sure that you can book or find a test within 24 hours of returning home—and furthermore, be sure that you'll be able to get results back in time before your flight.

As for domestic travel, the CDC recommends getting tested no more than three days before your flight, and ideally, as close to your departure time as possible.

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More and more airline companies are introducing resources for passengers with key COVID-19 testing information. For example, United Airlines has a new feature on its app and website called the "Travel-Ready Center," where passengers can identify COVID-19 testing requirements for upcoming trips, find local testing locations, and upload proof of test results. Delta also developed an easy-to-use COVID-19 testing search function on its website, which travelers can use to locate testing centers in destinations across the globe. And via the VeriFly app, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Aer Lingus, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and more are enabling passengers to easily upload their COVID-19 test results prior to traveling.

Check your airline's website to see if they offer any helpful resources for COVID-19 testing.

Need to provide a negative result in a pinch? Many airports now have their own COVID-19 testing right on site. While you may not want to wait until the last minute to test, Blaivas notes that this can serve as a stellar backup plan if your test results aren't returned on time.

Just a few of the U.S. airports that have added this convenience include Los Angeles International Airport, San Diego International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport.

Outside of the U.S., airports with COVID-19 testing include Heathrow Airport in London, Berlin-Tegel Airport and Frankfurt Airport in Germany, Dublin Airport in Ireland, The Thessaloniki Airport in Greece, Fiumicino Airport in Rome, and The Haneda, Narita, and Kansai Airports in Japan.

New testing sites are constantly being added to terminals, so it's worth checking to see if your airport offers this service.

Once you arrive at your destination, authorities will need to view your results in a language they understand. That's why, if you're traveling outside of the U.S., Criscione advises getting your test results translated into the official language of that country. If results aren't accurately translated, authorities may refuse to accept them—so, don't just look for any online interpreter. Make sure to enlist a certified or registered translator who has the qualifications and skills for the job.

In addition, Criscione recommends getting any results from tests you take abroad translated back into English.

"You may be checked along the way, for example, on a layover or at a border crossing, and English results are usually preferred," she explains. "If you show up in Turkey with results in German, or vice versa, you might have a problem."

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