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. 2021 Feb 23;28(2):taaa241.
doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa241.

SARS-CoV-2 testing to assure safety in air travel

Lin H Chen  1   2   3 , Robert Steffen  4   5
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SARS-CoV-2 testing to assure safety in air travel

Lin H Chen et al. J Travel Med. .

Abstract

To support the resumption of travel, rational and consistent testing and quarantine guidelines will be critical. Uniformity in the documentation of COVID-19 test results and vaccination will also be important. We discuss evidence to support standardized testing and quarantine requirements and propose a strategy to allow ease in travel planning.

Keywords: COVID-19; ICVP; PCR; Quarantine; antigen; documentation; nucleic acid amplification test.

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(A). Proposed testing strategy to assure safety in travel and to meet destination requirements. (B). Strategy for a 7-day trip. (NAAT, the type of test recommended may vary depending on test availability and updated performance characteristics; although current antigen tests may not be as sensitive as NAAT, they may have greater availability, be more easily accessible and may be more affordable; currently, some health authorities only endorse PCR testing). *Self-quarantine may range from self-monitoring to required quarantine depending on location
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