OBSOLETE COVID THREAD US drops COVID test requirements for incoming passengers.

[crhutch]

Covid testing requirement to return to the USA is being dropped tomorrow!

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel - WTOP News

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

wtop.com

 

[Linda P]

U.S. to drop COVID testing for incoming international air travelers

 

[david g]

According to news stories I read today it looks like the need for a covid test to return to the US is being done away with. WooooHoooo!

 

[Mananath]

According to news stories I read today it looks like the need for a covid test to return to the US is being done away with. WooooHoooo!

It's about time and certainly removes a lot of stress for myself and others planning on traveling this summer.

 

[El Cascayal]

CDC drops international reentry COVID 24 h test for US effective this Sunday June 12 at 12:01 AM.

 

[trecile]

Another thread here

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/covid-test-for-return-to-us.75420/#post-1039430

 

[J Willhaus]

Guardian article about this.

 

[Gadflyparexcellence]

US will end Covid-19 testing requirement for air travelers entering the country

The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the US, according to a senior administration official.

www.cnn.com

 

[trecile]

Already several threads

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/change-in-us-covid-19-re-entry-cdc-requirements.75421/#post-1039432

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/covid-test-for-return-to-us.75420/#post-1039430

 

[Former member 95219]

Great news for folks resident in SA (not me!) and can imagine a huge relief. Amazed it’s taken so long!

 

[Sho]

Any idea how to cancel a scheduled Madrid airport test for a refund? My confirmation email doesn't say and has no links.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

There are already 4 threads about this .

 

[Locamente adicta]

Covid testing requirement to return to the USA is being dropped tomorrow!

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel - WTOP News

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

wtop.com

Thankfully
the blatant futility of this testing is finally being recognized. Puts the USA in step with the rest of the world. What a huge relief for US citizens and travellers alike.

 

[neverlost4good]

…after purchasing an online test kit ($65). Just my luck. You’re welcome!

 

[CWBuff]

Whoooooo
Totally agree with @crhutch
Useless and meanwhile cause of stress for millions
Well just in time for me to return from Caminos

 

[Tincatinker]

Testing has been abandoned by most nations. The disease is now endemic. Hopefully it will remain mild in its impact on most.
Thread locked.
Perhaps we can now return to this forums core theme. The pilgrimage routes to Santiago