Ft. Lauderdale Antigen Test QR Code

[ALD18]

5 minutes ago, Luv2Cruze4 said:

So...best option for taking a test then to get back? Tests you can take with you?

That is as complex and the testing requirements😀  Your cruise line may provide them onboard or at the dock.  You may need to take one on board if the disembark locations requires it.  Some people do it at cruise line dock location, some find local drug stores who provide the service, and some get it done at airport.  Doing one of the self tests requires access to internet for testing purposes.  Switch Health antigen is one of the more popular options for take it with you kits.  It appears to be simple and straight forward, but only issue could/can be ship internet if you choose to do it on board.  If you can wait until you get ashore it apparently works far better.

[*Miss G*]

23 minutes ago, ALD18 said:

The "on-arrival" testing is done at the airport in Canada and was always random.  Hearing they are still doing frequent random selection and it is a PCR test.  The second point in regards to rapid antigen taken within 72 hours of departure/arrival from outside the country is the one that needs to be adhered too.  Before you head home from outside the country. 

 

Rapid antigen needs to be within one day (not 24 hours) of arrival at land border or scheduled flight.

 

The molecular test (PCR, NAAT) needs to be within 72 hours of arrival at land border or scheduled flight.

[Fouremco]

2 minutes ago, *Miss G* said:

 

Rapid antigen needs to be within one day (not 24 hours) of arrival at land border or scheduled flight.

 

The molecular test (PCR, NAAT) needs to be within 72 hours of arrival at land border or scheduled flight.

The Minister has clearly stated 24 hours, consistent with the approach taken with PCR testing, while the press release stated one day. We won't know which it is until the new regulations are published.

[*Miss G*]

1 hour ago, ALD18 said:

The "on-arrival" testing is done at the airport in Canada and was always random.  Hearing they are still doing frequent random selection and it is a PCR test.  The second point in regards to rapid antigen taken within 72 hours of departure/arrival from outside the country is the one that needs to be adhered too.  Before you head home from outside the country. 

 

30 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

The Minister has clearly stated 24 hours, consistent with the approach taken with PCR testing, while the press release stated one day. We won't know which it is until the new regulations are published.

 

Quite right.  One day vs 24 hours is still pending clarification.  My point meant to focus on the correction of the OP’s statement of antigen testing within 72 hours.