New guidelines for International travel to USA issued by the CDC
Though the days of impromptu international travel with open-ended visas are long gone and we do sorely miss the freedom to book a fast and cheap USA to India ticket, to impulsively surprise our loved ones, the latest guidelines from CDC are encouraging for the twitchy traveler!!
The identification of the Omicron Variant and the surge in testing globally has resulted in a rise of positive results and COVID 19 cases in light of which the CDC has declared that those traveling to the United Nations of America have to have a negative COVID 19 test report irrespective of the vaccination status of the traveler. This test must be conducted a day prior to the date of travel only.
The Latest rules for International Travellers
The CDC has declared in its new rules that those traveling to the United Nations of America have to have a negative COVID 19 test report. This test must be conducted a day prior to the commencement of the journey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mandated that these rules must be followed by all international travelers irrespective of their vaccination.
The tests must be conducted by authorized laboratories as home tests are not accepted.
When you book your India to USA ticket or vice versa, it shall be the responsibility of the airlines to verify all the vaccination and negative rest reports and to collect the personal contact details of every traveler boarding a flight to the USA.
In the event that a person has recovered from COVID 19 and is still testing positive then they can provide verified documents proving that they have recovered in the past 90 days.
Vaccination Status?
The CDC has declared in its new rules that those traveling to the United Nations of America have to have a negative COVID 19 test report irrespective of the vaccination status of the traveler. In the event that you are not vaccinated, it is likely that you will be required to quarantine. You can make the best quarantine arrangements as per your needs along with your ticket booking to the USA.
When were the new rules implemented?
The new guidelines issued by the USA with the recommendation of the CDC were put in effect on the 6th of December, 2021.
Which tests are accepted by the CDC?
The following types of tests have been approved by the CDC and may be presented on papers or in digital format:
- RT-PCR
- HDA
- RT-LAMP
- TMA
- NEAR
Rapid Antigen Tests conducted at home shall not be accepted. Flyopedia can guide you towards the best and fast authorized RT – PCR testing centers while assisting you with your ticket booking to the USA.
Tests after arrival
If you are traveling from India to the USA there is no rule that you must be tested at the airport, however, the risk of contracting Covid 19 is high during travel, and therefore it is recommended that you get tested. U.S. citizens traveling from or transiting through “Countries At-Risk” will have to home quarantine at least seven (7) days if they test negative upon arrival in India. Flyopedia can help you make your quarantine arrangements along with your ticket booking from the USA to India an easy and hassle-free experience.
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