Edge Transatlantic Testing positive for Covid

[bananavan]

19 minutes ago, Mark_T said:

I can certainly understand that decision, for us, even though we live in UK, so much closer than you, and even though I've worked in Italy for several years so not too worried about the language issues, I would not currently be happy to cruise with Italy as a final destination.

Mark, as you are in the UK right now, you have fewer issues regarding flights home. As there is no test requirement there would not be any reason to test. 
I suspect many from the UK have simply disembarked in Civitavecchia knowing that they have Covid, but also knowing that they would  be fine to fly home. 

[Mark_T]

1 minute ago, bananavan said:

Mark, as you are in the UK right now, you have fewer issues regarding flights home. As there is no test requirement there would not be any reason to test. 
I suspect many from the UK have simply disembarked in Civitavecchia knowing that they have Covid, but also knowing that they would  be fine to fly home. 

I'm sure you are right, but I would never plan on ignoring local laws/regulations even if I could (which is somewhat ironic given this it Italy we are talking about 🙂 )...

 

All of this will improve in time and Italy will still be there, so happy to wait, and fortunately although far from young, we do still have a good few cruising years ahead of us.

[canderson]

3 hours ago, donna1009 said:

I know of zero contact tracing that happened on Edge TA.  An official positive test seemed to only impact the individual(s) in the room with +

If there were any positives, you can bet close contacts were being tested whether you were aware of it or not.

[suzyluvs2cruise]

14 minutes ago, canderson said:

If there were any positives, you can bet close contacts were being tested whether you were aware of it or not.

If they are on APEX we're not aware...and I tested POSITIVE. We chatted and dined with some...who were not tested. 

[GenXer85]

2 hours ago, canderson said:

If there were any positives, you can bet close contacts were being tested whether you were aware of it or not.

I don’t think they are looking to open cans of worms anymore. 

[bananavan]

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

[sgmn]

1 hour ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

Fantastic news  I'm very happy for you both. Safe travels home and thanks for all the updates 

[Dermotsgirl]

1 hour ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

That is great news, so pleased for you 

[Mark_T]

3 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

 

Excellent!

 

Have a great flight, I know you'll finally be able to relax once the wheels leave the ground, but it will be great to just get outside as a start.

[Searanger]

3 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

All my bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin'
It's early morn
The taxi's waitin'
He's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome
I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

 

 

 

[mickeysgal]

3 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

I’m so happy and relieved for you!! Finally! 

Safe travels to you both. Thank you for keeping all of us plugged into the realities of COVID and cruising.
 

Are you getting off at the next available port or is that cruise at it’s end? 

Edited May 20, 2022 by mickeysgal

[JFontaine]

3 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

I am so happy and relieved for you and your husband. This might sound crazy but I actually got teary reading this.  Have a good trip home. 

[Tony UK]

18 hours ago, canderson said:

If there were any positives, you can bet close contacts were being tested whether you were aware of it or not.

Well I know I was in close contact with a positive in a public area, under a concierges nose and we weren't contacted at all......

[canderson]

40 minutes ago, Tony UK said:

Well I know I was in close contact with a positive in a public area, under a concierges nose and we weren't contacted at all......

We're you inside their 20 minute rule?

[goofysmom99]

2 hours ago, mickeysgal said:

Are you getting off at the next available port or is that cruise at it’s end? 

Cruise ends in Civitavecchia tomorrow.

[BuckeyeCruisejunkie]

To the OP, I just found this thread yesterday and read through the whole thing.  I am so sorry for all you have been through and glad you are finally testing negative.  I just want to thank you for sharing your experience.  We are on a Med cruise in July and it's been very helpful.

[mkcurran]

6 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

Yay!!!!!

Sweet, sweet, freedom! Best feeling in the world.

[BEAV]

Excellent, Evana. Please have a safe and uneventful journey home.

[drarill]

7 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

I'm so happy for you!!  Safe travels!

[Tony UK]

2 hours ago, canderson said:

We're you inside their 20 minute rule?

Well we were in conversation within 2 metres indoors for around an hour. no face coverings!!

[nikel]

8 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

Finally !!! Good luck and I hope you stay safe from now on and thank you for sharing your experience.  It leaves me and I'm sure others with a lot of food for thought.

[Gia2cats]

9 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

I haven’t commented but have followed your posts. I am so very happy for you. Home is a wonderful place to be after what you went through.

[Nashna]

There is no place like home.  I hope time will help heal all you have endured, and you are soon laughing about your adventures as a sea based..."Charlie on the MTA".  Stay well and thank you for sharing.

[cadburysmom]

Hooray!! 

So very happy for you and many thanks for sharing your ordeal with us.  You've been in my thoughts and I'm so very pleased you'll soon be home.

Thanks again and safe travels!!

[360Guy]

13 hours ago, bananavan said:

For everyone who has been so supportive and kind, I finally tested negative.

Our bags are packed and we are awaiting reassignment.

We will fly home tomorrow.

So many of you have lifted me up in hope.

I pray none of you ever find yourselves in my position. 
Thank you. 

So very grateful for this wonderful news.  Wishing you a smooth and safe flight and finally being home!  I know your family and friends are overjoyed!  Many hugs!