seapad Posted July 30, 2021 #101 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, LuvCruzn4Evr said: Our Walgreens's and CVS's require appointments but have none available for the rest of the day. We used Walgreens for our May trip to Hawaii and had an appt and it was easy peasy and had results in one hour. Hopefully, there's an exception for this weekend's sailings as the Celeb rep said there was. I'm fine if they require one at the port. Well, lets clarify fine as long as I'm not asymptomatic and don't know it. 😟 Delta variant has become quite a concern even for those of us vaccinated. Did you also have no pay? Do you need to present your insurance card? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtired1959 Posted July 30, 2021 #102 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, RoamingRetirees said: Yes. I just got that too. See you all tomorrow. 44 minutes ago, mayleeman said: So, they should let you cruise despite testing positive? Or not test so you can cruise because not knowing when someone is positive is better or safer? Or are you saying Celebrity should not adopt new emergency protocols because there are always people who have cruises in the next few days? Do you really think Celebrity should guarantee everyone's hotel and flights when they test positive? International flights, too? Perhaps luxury hotels? Yes, I think they should guarantee everyone's flights and hotels. They had plenty of time to change the rules (72 hours) for folks to get tested before they boarded their flights. Changing the rules 19 hours before check in because one passenger on the previous cruise had covid is way over the top. Once again, we are protecting the unvaccinated who have chosen this path. False positives should really worry people. Edited July 30, 2021 by imtired1959 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted July 30, 2021 #103 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, imtired1959 said: Changing the rules 19 hours before check in because one passenger on the previous cruise had covid is way over the top. If you think one case is why, you may have missed the rest of the news about the Delta variant being easily transmissible even by vaxxed persons, about the cases of vaxxed pax on other cruises, and a whole bunch of other information concerning why so many new protocols are being adopted throughout the country. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvCruzn4Evr Posted July 30, 2021 #104 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, seapad said: Did you also have no pay? Do you need to present your insurance card? Thanks. Yes, we had to present our insurance cards. We weren't charged anything. Edited July 30, 2021 by LuvCruzn4Evr clarification 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted July 30, 2021 #105 Share Posted July 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, imtired1959 said: Yes, I think they should guarantee everyone's flights and hotels. They had plenty of time to change the rules (72 hours) for folks to get tested before they boarded their flights. Changing the rules 19 hours before check in because one passenger on the previous cruise had covid is way over the top. Once again, we are protecting the unvaccinated who have chosen this path. False positives should really worry people. Royal just had 6 test positive, 4 vaccinated and 2 unvaxxed minors. Only one had minor symptoms. So it wasn't just one on one ship. It is protecting everyone, not just the unvaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangelmd Posted July 30, 2021 #106 Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 hours ago, KXZ1498 said: I sail this weekend and did not get an e-mail. From the other replies, looks like sailings this weekend aren't affected by the new protocols. Check your email again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymich Posted July 30, 2021 #107 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hopefully the testing won't take too much time away from getting to the buffet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted July 30, 2021 #108 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Seven are now positive on the Edge. For the poster worried about her children having 4 tests, testing is better than having them exposed to a potentially deadly virus. If you are taking children on this type of vacation during a pandemic testing should be the least of your concerns. The test is just a swab in the nose and is not anything to get your children upset. However, if it was me, I would not be taking my children on a cruise with the Delta variant as it is highly contagious. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbbquilterUT Posted July 30, 2021 #109 Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: I’m sailing Sunday, when does this start? I suggest you look at your reservation online and see what health message pops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangelmd Posted July 30, 2021 #110 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, ipeeinthepool said: I would think so. Here's the requirement: "This test may be taken as either a PCR test or an Antigen test, conducted within 72 hours of embarkation. " I think that’s for the later sailings, my email only mentions antigen testing and someone posted it in entirety, just above, ,post 81. I would guess they left it out either an oversight or because they assumed no one could get a PCR back that fast - it helps when you are the Med Director of the lab… Negative tests and Delta upgrades in hand, we are leaving tomorrow! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted July 30, 2021 #111 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, cangelmd said: I think that’s for the later sailings, my email only mentions antigen testing and someone posted it in entirety, just above, ,post 81. I would guess they left it out either an oversight or because they assumed no one could get a PCR back that fast - it helps when you are the Med Director of the lab… Negative tests and Delta upgrades in hand, we are leaving tomorrow! Enjoy your cruise. Please send some trip reports if you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted July 30, 2021 #112 Share Posted July 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Nymich said: Hopefully the testing won't take too much time away from getting to the buffet. Forget the buffet. I'll be at the Martini Bar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtired1959 Posted July 30, 2021 #113 Share Posted July 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, RoamingRetirees said: Royal just had 6 test positive, 4 vaccinated and 2 unvaxxed minors. Only one had minor symptoms. So it wasn't just one on one ship. It is protecting everyone, not just the unvaccinated. Celebrity also caters to the "older" crowd (e.g., lack of fun activities for children). So chances of spreader events would be minimal. So my statement still stands. 99.5% of the folks who are in the hospital with covid are unvaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted July 30, 2021 #114 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I'm surprised this wasn't a requirement since June. While we know it isn't fail proof, any additional step that can be taken to keep people safe and operations normal is okay with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtired1959 Posted July 30, 2021 #115 Share Posted July 30, 2021 33 minutes ago, mayleeman said: If you think one case is why, you may have missed the rest of the news about the Delta variant being easily transmissible even by vaxxed persons, about the cases of vaxxed pax on other cruises, and a whole bunch of other information concerning why so many new protocols are being adopted throughout the country. 99.5% of the folks who are in the hospital with covid are unvaccinated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangelmd Posted July 30, 2021 #116 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, RoamingRetirees said: Forget the buffet. I'll be at the Martini Bar. This… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangelmd Posted July 30, 2021 #117 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, imtired1959 said: 99.5% of the folks who are in the hospital with covid are unvaccinated. 94% here in hotspot land, as of today… A few of those 6%, though were hospitalized for other things and became symptomatic in the hospital, not quite the same thing, but they have to be isolated, etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 30, 2021 #118 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I may be a nerd on this but is the 72 hours from the time you check in or just 3 days prior to sail date? I am setting up an appointment for us for our Sept 5 cruise and currently all time slots are open on September 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qoap24 Posted July 30, 2021 #119 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I like the idea of testing. I just don't like the idea of having to rely on Walgreens or CVS to get my results right away. This time last year it was taking 2 weeks to get results. When I went to CVS in March it took 3 days for me to get my results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted July 30, 2021 #120 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Jim_Iain said: I may be a nerd on this but is the 72 hours from the time you check in or just 3 days prior to sail date? I am setting up an appointment for us for our Sept 5 cruise and currently all time slots are open on September 2. This far out, go for as late on 9/2 as possible, if they have slots after departure time (6 pm??). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted July 30, 2021 #121 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, qoap24 said: I like the idea of testing. I just don't like the idea of having to rely on Walgreens or CVS to get my results right away. This time last year it was taking 2 weeks to get results. When I went to CVS in March it took 3 days for me to get my results. A walk in urgent care facilty might be quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babr Posted July 30, 2021 #122 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Just now, Jim_Iain said: I may be a nerd on this but is the 72 hours from the time you check in or just 3 days prior to sail date? I am setting up an appointment for us for our Sept 5 cruise and currently all time slots are open on September 2. The 72 hour requirement is distinctly different from 3 days. I have not seen anything that defines the clock. I’d have to go back to the email to see the language. It may have said embarkation, but that is not precise either. I think it would be a good idea to make the appointment for later in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted July 30, 2021 #123 Share Posted July 30, 2021 OK. We now have a plan where we have options to get our antigen test before our Aug 7th Edge B2B2B cruise. To me it's just another unexpected mogul to deal with as we exit the "tunnel"! 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah On a Cruise Posted July 30, 2021 #124 Share Posted July 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Covepointcruiser said: Seven are now positive on the Edge. For the poster worried about her children having 4 tests, testing is better than having them exposed to a potentially deadly virus. If you are taking children on this type of vacation during a pandemic testing should be the least of your concerns. The test is just a swab in the nose and is not anything to get your children upset. However, if it was me, I would not be taking my children on a cruise with the Delta variant as it is highly contagious. Respectfully, these comments are not helpful. I know that my kids get upset over the test because they have been tested twice in the last couple of months. Each was an ordeal. They hated it. And as a result, we may choose to not do our trip. It's a bummer, but it's life. Regarding the risks. In the last 18 months, per CDC, 282 kids ages 5-18 have died due to COVID. That's tragic, and I can't imagine going through it. I am, and encourage others to get vaccinated. But empirically, my kids have a greater risk of death on our drive to the pier than from COVID. We have, and continue to do a ton to protect them for COVID - so please don't take my response as nonchalant. I'm trying to do right my by kids. Sources, are listed here: https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/Provisional-COVID-19-Deaths-Focus-on-Ages-0-18-Yea/nr4s-juj3/data https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/children-covid-19-and-vaccines https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/child_passenger_safety/cps-factsheet.html#:~:text=In the United States%2C motor,more than 97%2C000 were injured. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted July 30, 2021 #125 Share Posted July 30, 2021 We had a lab PCR test done at San Francisco airport where we had results in 20 minutes. They had the special lab machines there and we waited, outside the airport in a seated area, until our results came through. The results were digitally uploaded to United and to Hawaii. Most major airports have these facilities. Our tests were expensive $200 each but that was back in Feb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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