US to require COVID Testing for International Flyers

Normally Covid discussions are moved to Around the Campfire, but I think there has been enough said on this subject until new information is received.

moisheh wrote:
There is a health crisis in Mexico. Most cities have zero hospital beds available. Sick people wait outside for someone to die. There is a shortage of oxygen bottles thus long lines to pay $200usd for a 24 hour supply. The cartels are hijacking trucks loaded with new bottles. Not a good time to travel to Mexico. The land borders are about to change and crossing will become difficult.

I live in Mexico. I personally know what is going on. I have Mexican health insurance if I need it. I am one of the 99% that has had covid and survived. No needles needed, I got the antibodies the old fashion way.

We are all adults. We all make choices.

While some of you have created a Bubble to live in,

I have traveled quite a bit. 7 USA airports, 4 Mexican over 20 flights. I went diving in Playa, drank some beers with new friends in Zihua, had a fish taco today in Mazatlan.

I have been to Vegas, Utah and up to Grand Junctions, ate great BBQ in Houston and Memphis but missed out on some Cajun when Louisianna was on lock down when I was there.

And I am still alive and well.

Moishe, you made your life choice. I made mine. My choice is just as valid as yours. My story is my real life experience, not just stuff I read online in Bubble life. Quit telling people how they should live their lives or whose voice should be deleted.

BTW, I was just in Los Angeles for the holidays. No O2 there either. The doctors/scientists knew months ago we were going to surge during flu season and most States did nothing to prepare.

That is exactly what my partner was telling me

There is a health crisis in Mexico. Most cities have zero hospital beds available. Sick people wait outside for someone to die. There is a shortage of oxygen bottles thus long lines to pay $200usd for a 24 hour supply. The cartels are hijacking trucks loaded with new bottles. Not a good time to travel to Mexico. The land borders are about to change and crossing will become difficult.

Galvanizd wrote:
Heading back down to mexico next week. See what happens at the border.

I have crossed back and forth dozens of times in the last year. Going south is SOP. Going north, crossing times are the shortest I have ever seen.

38% increase in Covid in the last 2 weeks

I would think twice about going to Mexico right now. First you have to consider that the virus is widespread. Second there are many changes coming to the borders. You could be refused entry to Mexico
Returning to the USA will likely require quarantine.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-promoting-covid-19-safety-in-domestic-and-international-travel/

Heading back down to mexico next week. See what happens at the border.

Stay tuned. Canada,USA and Mexico are planning talks about border issues. Land crossings will be part of the discussions.

moisheh wrote:
Today Trudeau announced that the need for a Covid test before flying back to Canada will apply to flights from all nations. Of course he also stated that these restrictions could change and that Canadians could be left stranded. How kind!

I have little sympathy, the government has been telling Canadians to stay home for months. Anyone choosing to vacation during a pandemic get what they deserve, IMO.