Covid testing lifted by the U.S. 12 June 2022

  • Lastlook
    Participant
    183 posts
    10 June 2022 at 17:29:54 #827471

    For those who haven’t yet heard, the requirement for a negative Covid test result for passengers flying to the U.S. will be lifted as of this coming Sunday, June 12th.

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    Anna
    Moderator
    6274 posts
    10 June 2022 at 17:44:52 #943107

    Hi Lastlook,

    Thanks for sharing this information.

    Regards,

    Anna

    luvmystang
    Participant
    104 posts
    10 June 2022 at 21:25:18 #943108

    It’s such awesome news. I’m currently in Switzerland and just cancelled my test for next week. Hallelujah!!!!!

    Turgon
    Participant
    36 posts
    10 June 2022 at 21:42:20 #943109

    The restriction is lifted as of June 12, not July 12.

    Maloja_Snake
    Participant
    82 posts
    10 June 2022 at 22:09:22 #943110

    Why is this good news?! Honestly, the denialism surrounding Covid risks feels like the stupidist responses that the USA could pronouce. And I’m writing from the US. Personally, I would appreciate honesty. If it is risky to ride a 30 minute train ride, on an unmonitored Swiss train segment, I want to know; just as I want to know what my risks are in NYC taking a train from Manhattan to Staten Island. Could Europeans Be more honest…I feel like we are all living in wishful thinking… Doesn’t anyone else agree? I understand that MYSWISSALPS is probably funded by Swiss Government money; but seriously, at what costs to individual travelers?

    EASW
    Participant
    121 posts
    10 June 2022 at 23:13:14 #943111

    I am writing as a U.S. citizen and as a nurse, who has totally seen the impact COVID has had nationally and globally. I am happy with this decision because in a country like the U.S. where the COVID rates are still quite high, I felt it was a bit ridiculous for the U.S. to require a negative test to enter the from other countries where the rate of infection was substantially lower. We are far more likely to be exposed to COVID right here in the states than elsewhere. No one should fly if they feel ill, of course, that’s a given. And I am saying this as someone who has been vaccinated, boostered times 2 and came down with COVID two months ago, despite taking precautions. So no denialism going on here.

    Lastlook
    Participant
    183 posts
    11 June 2022 at 0:02:47 #943112

    So sorry – you are absolutely correct – this Sunday is June 12th, of course (not July 12th!) Thank you for pointing that out. I meant to type June 12th.

    Lastlook
    Participant
    183 posts
    11 June 2022 at 0:06:33 #943113

    Anna,

    Could you or one of the other board monitors correct the heading on my first post to show that is June 12th, not July 12th, that the testing requirements have been lifted? Many thanks – so sorry for the error as I meant June, not July.

    Arno
    Moderator
    15471 posts
    11 June 2022 at 6:26:04 #943114

    Hi Lastlook,

    Sure, I just corrected it. No problem!

    Arno
    Moderator
    15471 posts
    11 June 2022 at 6:27:58 #943115

    Hi Maloja Snake,

    You wrote “I understand that MYSWISSALPS is probably funded by Swiss Government money“.

    Just wanted to reassure you that we’re not. We’re travelers and locals, and we’re completely independent: http://www.myswissalps.com/aboutus.

    Maloja_Snake
    Participant
    82 posts
    11 June 2022 at 10:44:22 #943116

    Thank you for the clarification.

    Lastlook
    Participant
    183 posts
    11 June 2022 at 12:49:10 #943117

    Thank you, Arno! 🙂

    Lastlook
    Participant
    183 posts
    11 June 2022 at 13:21:03 #943118

    I totally agree and am also a U.S. Citizen, fully vaccinated and double boosted. Not having to worry about the inconvenience and expense of a possible quarantine at the end of a long awaited vacation is a huge relief (I have not traveled in more than two years.) There are so many potential complications such as missing work, arranging for additional pet care, home care and so forth. I also have a loved one in long term care that I need to get home to on schedule. I take Covid seriously, but am ready to live with the risks while being responsible with mask wearing when required as well as when I feel it is wise.

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