{"id":18412,"date":"2021-05-11T13:29:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T13:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=18412"},"modified":"2021-05-11T13:29:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T13:29:14","slug":"cdc-responds-to-ga-coalition-proposal-for-simplified-covid-test-for-intl-passengers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/cdc-responds-to-ga-coalition-proposal-for-simplified-covid-test-for-intl-passengers\/%20","title":{"rendered":"CDC Responds to GA Coalition Proposal for Simplified COVID Test for Int\u2019l Passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In response to a general aviation (GA) coalition request, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/testing-international-air-travelers.html\">updated its guidance<\/a> for pre-departure testing. The new CDC guidance permits results from certain COVID-19 home testing kits to be accepted for passengers entering the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a letter to the agency, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots\nAssociation (AOPA), National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and National\nBusiness Aviation Association (NBAA) stated, \u201c[T]he need for pre-flight\nCOVID-19 testing protocols is becoming more critical as travel continues to\nincrease worldwide. However, current international protocols are burdensome,\ntime consuming, and have inherent limitations in processing large numbers of\ntravelers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, international passengers must show a negative\nCOVID-19 result within 72 hours prior to boarding an aircraft destined for the\nU.S. The results must come from an authorized testing center and laboratory to\nensure the result matches the passenger and is entered into appropriate\ntracking systems.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated CDC guidance now allows for self-tests,\nsometimes referred to as home tests. According to the CDC, the testing\nprocedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of\nthe test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and\nvideo connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDC notes that some countries may restrict importation\nof unauthorized or unregistered tests and advises travelers who are considering\nbringing a U.S.-authorized test to contact authorities at their destination for\ninformation before they travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe nature of the missions operated by the general aviation\ncommunity is such that short-notice, on-site testing will be a significant aid\nin ensuring all passengers are appropriately tested for international flights,\u201d\nthe group concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coalition will continue to work with the CDC on effective and efficient compliance with international testing requirements on behalf of the general aviation industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/aircraft-operations\/safety\/coronavirus\/20210507-Industry-Letter-CDC-Rapid-Covid-Testing.pdf \">Read full letter<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to a general aviation (GA) coalition request, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for pre-departure testing. 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