Nebr.cruiser Posted March 12, 2022 #101 Share Posted March 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Coral said: I cruised in December and tests were difficult to get then (lines for hours) - when omicron was high. I needed to test over a weekend which was difficult as my cruise started on a Monday. Now, tests are readily available and the tests the State gives out are from eMed and allow for proctored tests. I had to go to my County Health department to get them. Our Urgent Care was charging about $300 for tests - it was the cost of a medical visit plus a covid test. NOMI Health and Walgreens are the best here and are free. Where I live, we just lost our mask mandate about 3 weeks ago. Do you live in Omaha/Lincoln? We just walked in to get our tests to the Urgent care., we live not too far from Norfolk. (Ihad called to ahead to be sure they were giving them.) We are on Medicare, so maybe that makes a difference as to cost. At that time--November--our local CVS and Walgreens were not giving test. Leaving in about 18 days on another cruise and will soon call to see if we have the same option for testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 12, 2022 #102 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Nebr.cruiser said: Do you live in Omaha/Lincoln? We just walked in to get our tests to the Urgent care., we live not too far from Norfolk. (Ihad called to ahead to be sure they were giving them.) We are on Medicare, so maybe that makes a difference as to cost. At that time--November--our local CVS and Walgreens were not giving test. Leaving in about 18 days on another cruise and will soon call to see if we have the same option for testing. Yes - Lincoln. My best friend is from Hadar/Pierce area. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaStang Posted March 16, 2022 #103 Share Posted March 16, 2022 We are hoping it changes to 3 days prior for either test also. We have a 7/6 Alaska cruise and if it is 2 days we are going to be figuring out who can process our tests on Fourth of July holiday. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelhound Posted March 16, 2022 #104 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/2/2022 at 4:10 PM, awhcruiser said: Tests should be eliminated for triple vaxxed persons. Seems like overkill. Good point 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Shelly97060 Posted March 16, 2022 #105 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 1:37 PM, Astro Flyer said: Mine also for late March…on 2/25 it went to 3 days & back to 2 the next day. I sail in a couple of weeks and I plan to bring a copy of the chart from Princess website just in case there is a rep that’s confused about why my test was taken three prior instead of two days prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyndyga Posted March 17, 2022 #106 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Antigen and PCR can be 3 days if "up to date" 2 doses and booster I just saw as of 03/15/22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted March 17, 2022 #107 Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) We sail on the Enchanted April 9. I currently have 6 boxes of unopened iHealth test kits that were provided free of charge from the government. I'll make an appointment here for an online monitored test for 3 days before the cruise. $20/pp. Or two days if it hasn't changed. https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-verified-covid-test-service Edited March 17, 2022 by billco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltnccruisers Posted March 17, 2022 #108 Share Posted March 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, billco said: We sail on the Enchanted April 9. I currently have 6 boxes of unopened iHealth test kits that were provided free of charge from the government. I'll make an appointment here for an online monitored test for 3 days before the cruise. $20/pp. Or two days if it hasn't changed. https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-verified-covid-test-service Those are proctored (monitored) tests? I know a few people who got the government supplied tests and they turned out to be OTC tests and were no good for travel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted March 17, 2022 #109 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, billco said: We sail on the Enchanted April 9. I currently have 6 boxes of unopened iHealth test kits that were provided free of charge from the government. I'll make an appointment here for an online monitored test for 3 days before the cruise. $20/pp. Or two days if it hasn't changed. https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-verified-covid-test-service You might want to make sure they are good for cruises, even though it says travel, it also says flights on the link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 18, 2022 #110 Share Posted March 18, 2022 CruiseHealth USA FAQs updated 3/15/22 (also UK & Europe FAQs are now available) https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Will I need to have a pre-travel viral COVID-19 test performed prior to boarding the ship? Yes, in accordance with CDC directives, ALL guests will be required to produce a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation. Testing requirements are as follows: Vaccination Status CDC Definition Pre-Travel Test-Type When to Take Test Before Boarding Fully Vaccinated Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation Antigen Within 2 days PCR Within 3 days Up to Date Received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible at least 7 days before embarkation Antigen Within 3 days PCR Within 3 days Not Vaccinated Not fully vaccinated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 18, 2022 #111 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said: CruiseHealth USA FAQs updated 3/15/22 (also UK & Europe FAQs are now available) https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Will I need to have a pre-travel viral COVID-19 test performed prior to boarding the ship? Yes, in accordance with CDC directives, ALL guests will be required to produce a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation. Testing requirements are as follows: Vaccination Status CDC Definition Pre-Travel Test-Type When to Take Test Before Boarding Fully Vaccinated Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation Antigen Within 2 days PCR Within 3 days Up to Date Received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible at least 7 days before embarkation Antigen Within 3 days PCR Within 3 days Not Vaccinated Not fully vaccinated Thank you! They really need to send this out to everyone on the sailings. Edited March 18, 2022 by Coral 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 18, 2022 #112 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said: CruiseHealth USA FAQs updated 3/15/22 (also UK & Europe FAQs are now available) https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Will I need to have a pre-travel viral COVID-19 test performed prior to boarding the ship? Yes, in accordance with CDC directives, ALL guests will be required to produce a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation. Testing requirements are as follows: Vaccination Status CDC Definition Pre-Travel Test-Type When to Take Test Before Boarding Fully Vaccinated Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation Antigen Within 2 days PCR Within 3 days Up to Date Received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible at least 7 days before embarkation Antigen Within 3 days PCR Within 3 days Not Vaccinated Not fully vaccinated WOW - European guidelines! Based on current European Union Healthy Gateways (EUHG) guidelines, to board the ship all guests age 5 and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken within 1 day of embarkation. These protocols are subject to change and we’ll communicate any updates as they become available. Edited March 18, 2022 by Coral 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 18, 2022 #113 Share Posted March 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coral said: WOW - European guidelines! Based on current European Union Healthy Gateways (EUHG) guidelines, to board the ship all guests age 5 and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken within 1 day of embarkation. These protocols are subject to change and we’ll communicate any updates as they become available. The UK is 2 or 3 days depending on the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 18, 2022 #114 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, nini said: The UK is 2 or 3 days depending on the test. Italy dropped their testing requirement but I have to test the day before and my flight is at 6 am. Edited March 18, 2022 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemolly Posted March 18, 2022 #115 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, billco said: We sail on the Enchanted April 9. I currently have 6 boxes of unopened iHealth test kits that were provided free of charge from the government. I'll make an appointment here for an online monitored test for 3 days before the cruise. $20/pp. Or two days if it hasn't changed. https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-verified-covid-test-service Thank you so much for sharing this! I had no idea you could pay to have a medical professional monitor you doing these online. Do you have any idea how far in advance you need to book the appointment? Edited March 18, 2022 by cemolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted March 18, 2022 #116 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, cemolly said: Thank you so much for sharing this! I had no idea you could pay to have a medical professional monitor you doing these online. Do you have any idea how far in advance you need to book the appointment? The schedule is on their website. Lots of openings. Just scroll down. Edited March 18, 2022 by billco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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