Starting on January 26th, anyone arriving in the U.S. from a foreign country must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 3 days before boarding the flight, per new CDC guidance. The U.S. is not the first country to enact such a policy. Canada already has a similar policy in effect.
While the change seems simple enough, many travelers are worried something may go wrong. As chief experience officer at Krouse travel in York County, Vickie Everhart, tells us, there are some options you can take advantage of to ease your worry.
"Tour companies, resort chains, large resorts started working with local government officials and healthcare in different destinations and are trying to provide this testing resources to their guests and their visitors," Everhart says. She believes taking advantage of this option is a great way to ensure that all your bases are covered while limiting any exposure you might have if you were to receive a test away from where you are staying.
But there is always some amount of risk whenever you choose to travel. With that in mind, Everhart says that some resorts are offering options to folks who test positive for the virus and are unable to board their flight back home.
"Most of the larger resorts and resort chains have stepped up and they are offering either complimentary or reduced rates for accommodation should someone test positive," she tells us.
One thing to note as you plan your next trip – this ruling does not apply to flyers returning to the continental United States from American territories like Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. At this time, CDC guidance for anyone flying within the country and its territories remains the same.
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