[Cuga] US Covid testing requirements for those originating from China/Hong Kong/Macau- A message from Sue Ewing

[Lorelei Carlson]

For your information:



Beginning on January 5, 2023, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require proof of a negative Covid test or documentation of recovery from Covid for all travelers over age 2 who are boarding flights to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong and Macau. The new requirement is in response to the recent surge in Covid infections in China. All passengers, regardless of vaccination status or nationality, are subject to the policy. It will also apply to travelers who are only stopping in China/Hong Kong/Macau or the U.S. for a layover or while in transit.



Under the new rule, travelers will be required to obtain a negative Covid test by an authorized telehealth service or licensed provider no more than 2 days before departing from China, Hong Kong or Macau. Those who tested positive more than 10 days before the flight can instead provide documentation of recovery. Airlines will be responsible for checking and confirming the required documentation.



In addition, travelers who are passing through Incheon (South Korea) International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, or Vancouver International Airport on their way to the US and have been in China in the past 10 days will be required to provide a negative Covid test taken no more than 2 days before their departure to the US.



Kind regards,
Sue

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