bonship Posted November 24, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2021 We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted November 24, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2021 definitely have a back up plan, order a Binax test, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 25, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks for the heads up. Booked a back up at Stat Med 30 minutes later. So Antigen Tests: CVS 12/7/21 9:30 STAT MED 12/7/21 10:00 They're the only 2 free local ones Flight 11:50PM (yes, red eye 😔) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 25, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Must be extra challenging to find appt's with everyone booking back-ups. Maybe easy to get one at the last minute. Just having some fun with it............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 25, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2021 This happened to us, on the morning of the scheduled test, even after they had us confirm the night before. I think it's due to the shortage in manpower to perform the tests. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 25, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I gave up using CVS. It was next to impossible to schedule 10 days out where lived. And other issues. Found a good alternative, but not as convenient. Worth the peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted November 25, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 hours ago, bonship said: We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. All good here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneO Posted November 25, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) CVS is so cal, I’ll not allow you to schedule days ahead. You have to make the appointment same day. Problem the appointments go quickly. I tried at 12:30, all were already taken! we ended up using Sameday Health, they do days before appointments and are very professional. The cost is $95 each.. a bit expensive… but worth the hassle. If you’re spending a ton for a cruise what’s an extra $95x2… and you get the results in 30-60 minutes. Edited November 25, 2021 by DuaneO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 26, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 5:10 PM, bonship said: We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. Which cvs was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 26, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: Which cvs was this? Bonship…which Walgreens did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 26, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 4:26 PM, Steelers36 said: Must be extra challenging to find appt's with everyone booking back-ups. Maybe easy to get one at the last minute. Just having some fun with it............... I understand your perspective. Changing my backup to 4pm. In that they take after work walk ins that will free up the slot in case I get tested at CVS and don't need the Stat Med appt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetilidrop Posted November 26, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 7:18 PM, Ombud said: Thanks for the heads up. Booked a back up at Stat Med 30 minutes later. So Antigen Tests: CVS 12/7/21 9:30 STAT MED 12/7/21 10:00 They're the only 2 free local ones Flight 11:50PM (yes, red eye 😔) Where is StatMed? Can you walk in? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 26, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I don't know where your Stat Med is but mine is in the Sunvalley Mall's parking lot by JC Penneys (Concord CA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetilidrop Posted November 26, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Ombud said: I don't know where your Stat Med is but mine is in the Sunvalley Mall's parking lot by JC Penneys (Concord CA) Thank you. I was looking for one in Fort Lauderdale. I'm flying in too early to get it at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 26, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 26, 2021 7 hours ago, cruisetilidrop said: Thank you. I was looking for one in Fort Lauderdale. I'm flying in too early to get it at home. Same here. I get so excited when I hear of a testing place for walk ins, but don’t have any idea where it is? Would be really helpful if they would list the location. Especially if there are issues with that place cancelling their appointment. I’m still checking places in FLL that take a walk in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystabel Posted November 26, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Ombud said: I understand your perspective. Changing my backup to 4pm. In that they take after work walk ins that will free up the slot in case I get tested at CVS and don't need the Stat Med appt I checked out the Stat Med site in Pleasant Hill, and it looks like there’s a charge for the rapid antigen test. I started a mock booking, and they wanted a credit card number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 26, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Now I'm confused. I got all the way through and they just wanted me to bring my insurance card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franktown Posted November 26, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 26, 2021 At least CVS sent you a email Walgreens stopped giving test at the store near us the morning we arrived for our scheduled appointment. No notice at all. Luckily the Walgreens just a few miles south was still testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted November 26, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: Same here. I get so excited when I hear of a testing place for walk ins, but don’t have any idea where it is? Would be really helpful if they would list the location. Especially if there are issues with that place cancelling their appointment. I’m still checking places in FLL that take a walk in? Go over to the Florida boards because there is quite a bit of info of testing here in florida. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulsbo Cruisers Posted November 26, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 26, 2021 We are sailing out of Fort Lauderdale in January. Has anyone had experience using the Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services - 2 Pack for Travel? If so, does each traveler have to order a 2 pack or can a couple share the one 2 pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAussieSFO Posted November 26, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 26, 2021 15 hours ago, Ombud said: I don't know where your Stat Med is but mine is in the Sunvalley Mall's parking lot by JC Penneys (Concord CA) @OmbudStat Med is the Sears end of Sun Valley Mall on the corner of Contra Costa Blvd and Sun Valley Bvld. Covid Clinic is at the old JC Penney Home Store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted November 26, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 26, 2021 17 hours ago, cruisetilidrop said: Where is StatMed? Can you walk in? Thank you California, SF Bay Area @Ombud we've used statmed twice now at Sunvalley Mall and they’re always prompt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I object 2 Posted November 27, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 27, 2021 18 hours ago, cruisetilidrop said: Thank you. I was looking for one in Fort Lauderdale. I'm flying in too early to get it at home. We have the same predicament. Our cruise is January 2022. We spend most of our day (Tuesday) flying to Fort Lauderdale and sail Thursday so we'll need to be tested Wednesday. This is according to Princess website: "For example, if sailing on Sunday, the test may be taken on Friday and Saturday, and as late as Sunday, if you are guaranteed to receive your results in time for check-in." If sure would have been easier for peeps traveling long distance to port if the 3 day timeline was kept. Things may change by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 27, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Has anyone used the CVS on 17th in FLL for the antigen test? I’m wondering how reliable they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loverofdogs Posted November 27, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 27, 2021 24 minutes ago, I object 2 said: We have the same predicament. Our cruise is January 2022. We spend most of our day (Tuesday) flying to Fort Lauderdale and sail Thursday so we'll need to be tested Wednesday. This is according to Princess website: "For example, if sailing on Sunday, the test may be taken on Friday and Saturday, and as late as Sunday, if you are guaranteed to receive your results in time for check-in." If sure would have been easier for peeps traveling long distance to port if the 3 day timeline was kept. Things may change by then. Check out Lab Doctor at 1245 SE 17th street in Fort Lauderdale. Just a few minutes from Port everglades. They do antigen test ($49.00) and walkin ins. I have called them last week to verify. Also, the airport does the antigen testing, with proof that you flew into FLL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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