Traveling outside the U.S.? Negative COVID-19 tests 3 days prior to flight are now required
If you’re planning on traveling internationally and plan to come back to the U.S., there are some things you need to know.
A new order from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention now requires passengers to get tested no more than three days before traveling by air into the U.S. The order went into effect Tuesday and was issued due to the growing coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
Passengers must show their negative results to the airline before boarding their flight or show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and letter from their healthcare provider or a public health official stating they can travel).
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Air passengers will also be required to confirm that the information they present is true in the form of attestation, according to the order from the CDC.
The new requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens. If a passenger chooses not to present a test result or documentation of recovery, they won’t be allowed to board their flight.
If passengers do test positive, the CDC says they should self-isolate and delay their travel if symptoms develop. CDC says it is unable to help travelers get reimbursements for travel expenses as a result of canceled or delayed travel because of COVID-19.
It will remain in effect until the CDC rescinds or modifies the order, or Dec. 31. For more information on the order, visit CDC.gov.
Priscilla Aguirre is a general assignment reporter for MySA.com | [email protected] | @CillaAguirre
