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Are you required to get a COVID-19 test to fly back to the U.S.?
Air passengers traveling to the US are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding.
How long will it take to get my COVID-19 test results?
You may get your result in one to three days depending on the type of test and the facility where you got tested. Some facilities may take longer than three days to return your test result during times of high demand. Feb 10, 2022.
Can an airline deny boarding a passenger if they don’t have a negative COVID-19 test?
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.
Who should get tested for COVID-19 in Colorado?
Anyone who wants a test can and should get one. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, which can feel like a cold, you should get tested as soon as possible, even if you’re fully vaccinated or aren’t sure if you’ve been exposed. Follow instructions on how to isolate until you feel better. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 you should follow the instructions on how to quarantine to prevent potential disease spread. Wait at least five days from the time you think you were exposed, and get tested. Feb 10, 2022.
Do I have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the US?
Air passengers traveling to the US are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding.
What type of covid test is required for travelling to the United States?
The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 viral test (nucleic acid amplification test [NAAT] or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Where do I find out my test results for COVID-19?
The testing center where you received the test will provide the results. If your health care provider ordered the test, that provider will receive your results and communicate those results to you.
Feb 10, 2022.
Can a person test negative and later test positive for COVID-19?
Using a PCR diagnostic test, a negative result means that the virus that causes COVID-19 was not found in the person’s sample. This can happen when a person is tested too early in their incubation period, and there isn’t enough viral material for the test to detect. False negative PCR results can also occur if a sample was collected improperly or not handled or stored at proper temperatures. For COVID-19, a negative PCR test result for a sample collected while a person has symptoms likely means that the COVID-19 virus is not causing their current illness. Feb 10, 2022.
Will my rapid test results tell me if I am infected with a variant of COVID-19?
No. Your test results will only tell you if you are positive or negative for COVID-19, not the specific variant you have. However, the COVID-19 data dashboard shows which variants are most prevalent throughout the state. Feb 10, 2022.
Can a COVID-19 test taken before departure from the US be used to return within the 1-day or 3-day time frame?
If a trip is shorter than 1 day, a viral test taken in the United States can be used to fulfill the requirements of the Order as long as the specimen was taken no more than 1 day before your return flight to the U.S. departs. If your return travel is delayed longer than 1 day after the test, you will need to be retested before your return flight.
If you are considering this option, you should additionally consider, as a contingency when making your travel plans, the availability of testing capacity at your destination and the time frame needed to obtain results.
Can I fly in the US if I do not qualify for a COVID-19 innoculation?
If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will NOT be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC’s Order.
Oct 25, 2021.
Do state and local governments in the US have separate COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers?
Federal testing requirements must be met to board a plane to the US. Some state and local governments may have similar or more restrictive testing requirements for air passengers arriving in their jurisdictions. Always check and follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel in addition to federal requirements.
When should you get tested if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 in Colorado?
If you have been around someone who has COVID-19, you should get tested three to five days after you were exposed, even if you are fully vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated and were exposed to someone with COVID-19, follow instructions on how to quarantine.
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Is it possible to get COVID-19 and not have any symptoms?
Yes. Some people who get COVID-19 don’t feel any symptoms. This is called an asymptomatic case. People who are asymptomatic can still spread the virus to other people. That is why it’s important to practice public health protocols, like washing your hands, wearing a mask, and keeping your distance from others, even if you feel well.
If you think or know you have been exposed, but you don’t have symptoms, you should get tested five days after you think you were in contact with a person who had COVID-19.
Feb 10, 2022.
Should I get tested for COVID-19?
You should get tested for COVID-19:
If you have symptoms of COVID-19
At least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19, even if you don’t develop symptoms (you do not have to get tested if you have already tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days.)
You are going to an indoor event or a gathering
Before and after travel
For COVID-19 screening (schools, workplaces, congregate settings, etc.)
Do I need to report my positive or negative COVID-19 test results to state or local public health?
If you got tested at a testing site, the lab that processed your test or the health care provider who ordered it will report your test results to public health. If you tested yourself with an at-home rapid antigen test, you should report your positive result to public health. Find instructions on how to report your result. Feb 10, 2022.
Do I need a COVID-19 negative test if am travelling between US states but transit through a foreign country?
If you booked an itinerary from a US state or territory to another US state or territory and the itinerary has you taking a connecting flight through a foreign country, you do not need to be tested. An example of this situation is an itinerary booked between the Northern Mariana Islands (a US territory) and the US mainland via Japan.
What are the requirements for noncitizen nonimmigrants to enter the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As a condition of entering the United States by air, noncitizen nonimmigrants must present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States. The Proclamation excepts certain categories of noncitizen nonimmigrants who are not fully vaccinated.
