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Posted by Jan Newport on January 1, 2021, 9:01 am

Canada is saying that as of January 7/21 everyone coming back into the country is required to have a negative covid test that is performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test within 72 hours prior to boarding a flight to Canada. Is this particular test possible in the area, say Melaque? And, would it be possible to actually get it back within 72 hours? Is there someone local that will know the answers to this? I really want to come down this year, but am a little concerned that the test may either not be available or I wouldn't be able to get it back in time to board a plane. Anyone??

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Rebecc A on January 1, 2021, 9:09 am, in reply to "covid testing"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3319033528143599/permalink/3852341114812835/

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Re: covid testing

Posted by david dagoli on January 1, 2021, 9:38 am, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Apparently the lab in Melaque near the Centro de Salud does PCR testing for 1,500 pesos. According to the BC CDC there were 16 flights in and out of Vancouver with confirmed Covid cases on board, between Dec 16 and 26.

http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/public-exposures-flights-tables-Current.pdf#page9

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Re: covid testing

Posted by david dagoli on January 1, 2021, 9:40 am, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

That’s 16 international flights, there are.even more cases on domestic flights

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Sometimes I really wonder if we are in a comedy show of an alien tv.

Posted by Daniel H on January 2, 2021, 7:50 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

https://old.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kow9v8/sometimes_i_really_wonder_if_we_are_in_a_comedy/

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Eric N on January 1, 2021, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

That will be interesting what a profit for Melaque! I would phone Westjet and ask them ??? David anything positive ha ha these days rather than fear monger???

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Re: covid testing

Posted by david dagoli on January 1, 2021, 10:10 am, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

I believe if you look at the numbers on those flights, there have been only 2 confirmed cases on flights from Mexico to Vancouver in the last month. The test is obviously not to prevent the disease from coming in - since there's very little on planes...it’s to keep Canadians from leaving their country.

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Re: covid testing

Posted by ElkeG on January 1, 2021, 1:01 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Beny's lab is on Gordiano Guzman next to the Centro de Salud/across the street from dentis Eduardo Woo's office. 315-355-6479

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Larry F on January 2, 2021, 12:05 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Not sure why anyone would be entertaining the idea of travelling to Mexico at this time, given the fact that Mexico is rapidly becoming the worst place in the world to be in terms of Covid risk. Photos of mask-less crowds on the beach demonstrate why that is so.

If you do accept the risk involved in travel to Mexico, it may be important to consider that the Covid situation is rapidly changing as case loads escalate and mutations increase. Government regulations one day may be replaced the next day.

I would suggest that before you travel you confirm that a PCR test is really available in Melaque. I say this because a PCR test requires requires sophisticated lab equipment and technicians. Since the test is done one sample at a time, quick results would not be expected. It could be a delicate timing process to get the test and have the results back 72 hours before travelling.

The quick antigen tests likely offered in most of Mexico won’t get you on the airplane home.

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Joanne on January 2, 2021, 1:29 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Wasn’t there a little side note that said Canadians unable to obtain a PCR test prior to their flight would have to isolate in their city of entry into Canada until they can be confirmed Covid clear?

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Rebecca on January 2, 2021, 1:49 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Yes, but the word 'facility' was used, leading me to believe that we would not be able to isolate in our own homes but rather in an area designated by the Government. Just my interpretation. They are really trying to keep us from leaving the country by making the return so difficult. Things seem to be getting worse with the new variant.

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Re: covid testing

Posted by Larry F on January 2, 2021, 2:03 pm, in reply to "Re: covid testing"

Not sure about that Joanne. The government requirement says, and I quote:

“effective January 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 BEFORE travelling from another country to Canada.”

“Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline PRIOR to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada.”

“Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.”

The key points here are that the test must be a PCR lab test, must be presented to airline prior to boarding the flight, must done within 72 hours prior to the flight and still requires the 14 day quarantine.

On a positive note, it is likely that if you do not intend to return home until, say, March, the rules are likely to change.

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