The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on July 7 that passengers entering the U.S. by air will be able to comply with entry quarantine requirements by presenting specific self-test certificates for the new coronavirus.
In January, the CDC made it mandatory for all passengers over the age of two, including U.S. citizens, to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days or recovery documents when entering the United States on a flight.
Reuters reported that the CDC’s new decision was praised by the Airlines for America, which said it would “allow international travelers to enter the U.S. using an FDA-licensed and supervised at-home self-testing tool, an encouraging step to facilitate international travel “.
Some Americans are concerned that they will not be able to get screened in some foreign countries. The CDC mentioned that some countries may restrict the importation of unauthorized or registered testing kits. Travelers are required to use telecare services when self-testing in order to be under immediate telemonitoring at the time of testing. Airlines are required to confirm the identity of the passenger and review the screening results in detail.
U.S. airlines routinely review test certificates written in foreign languages. These new requirements are the result of concerns expressed by U.S. officials at government meetings to ensure the authenticity of screening documents presented by passengers.
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