New CDC Guidelines - ALL persons entering the US must have negative COVID test

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In reply to NoahAg • 3:55p, 1/13/21
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NoahAg said:
And people think I'M crazy for believing the vaccine will become mandatory. This CDC guideline is just 1 step.
A negative test result is required even if you have had the vaccine!!
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In reply to [removed post] • 4:03p, 1/13/21
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Is there any chance they will modify this order before it takes effect on 1/26?

I don't think so because of the Biden administration but that is a gut feeling and I have 0 proof to back that up. I am just hoping something (good) happens prior to my April trip.
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4:39p, 1/13/21
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I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
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In reply to schmendeler • 4:42p, 1/13/21
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schmendeler said:
I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
Is that only a waiver for United Air or all US citizens traveling and returning before that date?
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In reply to encinoag • 4:48p, 1/13/21
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encinoag said:
schmendeler said:
I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
Is that only a waiver for United Air or all US citizens traveling and returning before that date?


It wasn't clear. At first I thought it meant the latter but now I'm wondering if it's just a fee waiver for rebooking.
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In reply to schmendeler • 4:52p, 1/13/21
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schmendeler said:
encinoag said:
schmendeler said:
I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
Is that only a waiver for United Air or all US citizens traveling and returning before that date?


It wasn't clear. At first I thought it meant the latter but now I'm wondering if it's just a fee waiver for rebooking.
Unfortunate, but probably the correct interpretation. I do not see how the airlines could change a federal guideline.
Both my wife and I have been vaccinated and are scheduled for PV, MX first week of Feb. Crazy that we should need to test to return. Seems like they are going to create a black market for fake test results
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In reply to encinoag • 4:52p, 1/13/21
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In reply to encinoag • 5:09p, 1/13/21
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encinoag said:
schmendeler said:
encinoag said:
schmendeler said:
I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
Is that only a waiver for United Air or all US citizens traveling and returning before that date?


It wasn't clear. At first I thought it meant the latter but now I'm wondering if it's just a fee waiver for rebooking.
Unfortunate, but probably the correct interpretation. I do not see how the airlines could change a federal guideline.
Both my wife and I have been vaccinated and are scheduled for PV, MX first week of Feb. Crazy that we should need to test to return. Seems like they are going to create a black market for fake test results
Especially in Mexico and rest of LATAM simply due to corruption and lack of formal structure. I wonder if Western Hemisphere travel will make gains against EU travel because it will be so easy to get a negative test result there. I have zero idea what those leisure travel flows look like though in normal times.
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In reply to schmendeler • 5:12p, 1/13/21
schmendeler said:
I just received an email from United saying there is a waiver in place for travel dates through 2/15.

Not sure what that means.
United will waive the fare difference for customers rebooking international tickets originally purchased on or before January 12, 2021, for scheduled travel to the U.S. through February 15, 2021.
Old Army has gone to hell.
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8:09p, 1/13/21
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Was planning on booking trip with a group of couples for May or June. We will be waiting to see how this plays out before committing.
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In reply to [removed post] • 8:34p, 1/13/21
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SoupNazi2001 said:
Can you imagine the complete cluster this would be on a full international flight in a foreign country to verify all of this prior to boarding.
Yes. I already saw the cluster with people trying to leave the US.

Horrible policy and the future is bleak.
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9:20a, 1/14/21
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I'm supposed to be in Cabo last weekend for 3 days. Should I call American Airlines about an exemption or just take a chance and try to find a covid test the day we arrive (only a 3 day trip)
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In reply to matthewj042 • 9:22a, 1/14/21
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I'm supposed to be in Cabo last weekend for 3 days. Should I call American Airlines about an exemption or just take a chance and try to find a covid test the day we arrive (only a 3 day trip)
I would only do it if you have a very flexible schedule and don't need to be back anytime soon. Too much uncertainty with this crap right now.
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In reply to matthewj042 • 11:11a, 1/14/21
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I'm supposed to be in Cabo last weekend for 3 days. Should I call American Airlines about an exemption or just take a chance and try to find a covid test the day we arrive (only a 3 day trip)
Where you are going to be staying? I am starting to get info of what resorts are offering onsite testing and/or free testing. (For instance, Hard Rock Los Cabos is providing free onsite testing)
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In reply to JMac03 • 11:53a, 1/14/21
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i sent an email to the person at le blanc cabo i had been corresponding with regarding this new testing requirement yesterday but haven't heard anything back yet.

eager to hear when/if you hear about le blanc.
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In reply to schmendeler • 1:00p, 1/14/21
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I haven't heard from Palace Resorts/Le Blanc just yet - I've been receiving emails from other resort brands to let us know if tests will be available on site and if there will be a cost.

I'm thinking they'll announce soon just trying to sort things out.
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In reply to breezecustomtravel • 1:08p, 1/14/21
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thanks!
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In reply to matthewj042 • 1:39p, 1/14/21
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matthewj042 said:
I'm supposed to be in Cabo last weekend for 3 days. Should I call American Airlines about an exemption or just take a chance and try to find a covid test the day we arrive (only a 3 day trip)
I was scheduled for PV, MX the first week of Feb. I called the hotel to ask about local testing. They have arrangements with a local health clinic, but you have to make a reservation and the cost is $260 US dollars per person. That is a ridiculous price
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1:44p, 1/14/21
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I have a trip to the Caribbean in June. I have to have a negative PCR test prior to departure. I'm not sure how I will accommodate the return test.

I am hoping to have the vaccine before our trip. Wonder how that would affect it?
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In reply to The Chicken Ranch • 1:50p, 1/14/21
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According to the cdc's current directive, vaccine status doesn't matter.
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1:58p, 1/14/21
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I just spoke with our resort in Playa and the cost is $200 per person for the test. It will be done onsite.
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1:58p, 1/14/21
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What are current guidelines?
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In reply to dodger02 • 1:58p, 1/14/21
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I just saw that. That is stupid. What's the point in the vaccine if it doesn't matter?

Hopefully all our hotels will have a test that we can all take.
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In reply to schmendeler • 2:47p, 1/14/21
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schmendeler said:
i sent an email to the person at le blanc cabo i had been corresponding with regarding this new testing requirement yesterday but haven't heard anything back yet.

eager to hear when/if you hear about le blanc.
Palace/Le Blanc is including it free of charge at their hotel.
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JMac03 said:
schmendeler said:
i sent an email to the person at le blanc cabo i had been corresponding with regarding this new testing requirement yesterday but haven't heard anything back yet.

eager to hear when/if you hear about le blanc.
Palace/Le Blanc is including it free of charge at their hotel.
damn! that's a nice bonus. thanks for that info!
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3:23p, 1/14/21
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Looks like i am gonna get one last weekend in Mexico before this starts. Might as well. Ive already had covid so dont feel like paying for a test to return stateside.
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Resort websites are starting to update. Secrets Maroma has free testing and offers free 14-day stay if you have to quarantine.

EPM also has free on-site antigen testing.
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3:27p, 1/14/21
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Le Blanc testing policies

very cool
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In reply to dodger02 • 4:11p, 1/14/21
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dodger02 said:
According to the cdc's current directive, vaccine status doesn't matter.
That's ridiculous. We have put all these resources and technological advances into getting a set of mRNA vaccines that are 95+% effective and they act like they don't even exist. Who are these goofballs making these decisions. If you have completed your second vaccine you should be good to go.
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In reply to 2wealfth Man • 4:22p, 1/14/21
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If you completed your second dose, you're 95% protected against developing coronavirus disease (I.e. having symptoms). You can still be an asymptomatic carrier.

But this is the Travel board.
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In reply to dodger02 • 4:33p, 1/14/21
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dodger02 said:
Resort websites are starting to update. Secrets Maroma has free testing and offers free 14-day stay if you have to quarantine.

EPM also has free on-site antigen testing.


Damn. You are going to get some bug chasers with that kind of deal out there.
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In reply to dodger02 • 4:47p, 1/14/21
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dodger02 said:
If you completed your second dose, you're 95% protected against developing coronavirus disease (I.e. having symptoms). You can still be an asymptomatic carrier.

But this is the Travel board.
Not to derail the thread but your viral load is going to be almost insignificant as a vaccinated individual and I expect we will still be masking and social distancing for a bit until the vaccine gets the contagion factor below 1 and we see cases decrease. There is no clear evidence for asymptomatic transmission in vaccinated individuals as it relates to other viruses unless we are dealing with an escape variant of the virus. The CDC knows this.
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