At this point, it’s safe to say that no one needs to be told how the pandemic affects industries worldwide. What’s more, the impacts of the pandemic are still happening to this day. Chances are high that we’ll continue to experience this for the foreseeable future.
But while several industries and markets adjust successfully to the effects of COVID, to varying degrees, one niche that continues to struggle, even to this day, is travel and hospitality. This industry struggles to find its way back to the dominant form it had. However, one resource that might prove invaluable is COVID home tests like FlowFlex Rapid Test.
Major agencies like the Food and Drug Administration have fully cleared self-testing kits for use at home. In addition to this, you don’t even need to get a doctor’s prescription before picking these products off the shelf or ordering them online.
Knowing this, you probably also know that international travel requirements have made passing a COVID test a mandatory affair. As such, it’s only natural to wonder; can COVID-19 self-testing kits help out here? The answer to this isn't as clear as many would like.
The first and most important variable that comes into play here is where you’re coming from and where you want to go. For example, a simple self-testing kit may be enough to get you through the airport when leaving the U.S. However, it may not be sufficient to get you back in upon your arrival.
The second variable that comes into the mix here is the type of home test in question. At the moment, the CDC only approves certain COVID home tests for use for international travel as well. However, there are four (4) major requirements that the test kit must meet first.
Some of the criteria laid out by the Center for Disease Control for these medical resources include;
And those are the details to note for now.
Travel policies where COVID protocols are concerned are constantly changing. We’ll be reviewing this post to reflect those updates so be sure to check in with us later!
Have a safe trip!