TelsZ4 Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 It looks like testing will soon be available at Guadalajara airport... Los Cabos Airport Will Offer Covid-19 Tests GAP, the group that operates twelve International airports in Mexico’s Pacific, including our very own Los Cabos International, revealed that it will deploy temporary labs in all of their airports to offer PCR or Antigen Covid-19 tests. The labs will begin to be installed as of this Monday January 25 in Los Cabos, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Morelia, La Paz, Aguascalientes, los Mochis and Manzanillo. The cost of the Antigen test will be 450 pesos (about $23 bucks) and 1,450 pesos (about $75 bucks) for the PCR test. Plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 This is great news. I wonder how it works- my understanding is that it takes some time to analyze PCR tests, it's not immediate. So will passengers with upcoming flights be able to go in a day or two before their flight, present their reservation and then come back and pick up the results when it's time for them to depart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, mudgirl said: This is great news. I wonder how it works- my understanding is that it takes some time to analyze PCR tests, it's not immediate. So will passengers with upcoming flights be able to go in a day or two before their flight, present their reservation and then come back and pick up the results when it's time for them to depart? It would be nice to get some more details, but I am guessing you would be able to do that. I would think the testing facility will be outside the secure area so you can show your test result at the check in desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 This is a great proactive step. Thanks for the heads up TelsZ4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 From the Guadalajara Reporter.. GDL & PV AIRPORTS TO DO COVID TESTING Temporary modules for Covid-19 tests are being installed at the Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports, as well as others in western Mexico operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP). From Tuesday, January 26, all air passengers entering the United States (including U.S. citizens) must present a negative Covid-19 test (antigen or PCR), taken within three calendar days of departure, or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. The tests will only be available to passengers booked on international flights and will cost 450 pesos (antigen) and 1,450 pesos (PCR). Those who wish to take the test at the airport before their flight should arrive at least an hour earlier than the usual time recommended by the airline, GAP advises. In a press release, GAP said testing modules will also be installed at its airports in Tijuana, Los Cabos, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Morelia, La Paz, Aguascalientes, Los Mochis and Manzanillo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopsy Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wow. Those are good prices. I paid 900 at Go Labs in Riberas on Saturday for the Antigen. Results emailed back in 2 1/2 hours. PCR test results usually take longer, don't they? Up to 3 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 A PCR test needs about 6 hours in the lab. The logistics of a test at the airport have yet to be explained. Result time for antigen test about 15 minutes no lab needed. Salud Digna in GDL. Antigen tests are $250 PCR test $950 48 hour results Antibody test $160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezzie Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 A PCR test is required for pre-entry into a Canadian airport per a recent Gov't communique. Antigen test not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Go lab said 4-5 days for PCR test. 4,500 pesos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 21 hours ago, sm1mex said: Go lab said 4-5 days for PCR test. 4,500 pesos. But doesn't Canada require within 72 hours from departure? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Bisbee Gal said: But doesn't Canada require within 72 hours from departure? I believe you are correct. Every country I have seen requires the test be within 72 hours of departure. Most if not all countries, excluding the USA, require a PCR test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 FYI for those returning to Canada, official announcement will be made today along with details as to when this will start. Canadian government to force incoming travellers into hotels for quarantine The hotel stays will be at travelers expense and is the latest in a string of measures designed to discourage Canadians from travelling abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Does the Canadian government publish any statistics as to the number of Covid infections caused by airline travelers entering before the requirement of the 72 hour test? And after the requirement for a negative PCR 72 hours before their flight and quarantine requirement the number of persons that became positive while in quarantine? Or is like my best friend used to say "just do something....even if it's wrong.. at least you can say I did something" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just announced, Canadian government has suspended all flights to and from Mexico and the Caribbean starting January 31 until April 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Mostlylost said: Does the Canadian government publish any statistics as to the number of Covid infections caused by airline travelers entering before the requirement of the 72 hour test? And after the requirement for a negative PCR 72 hours before their flight and quarantine requirement the number of persons that became positive while in quarantine? Or is like my best friend used to say "just do something....even if it's wrong.. at least you can say I did something" This gov. site shows flights where covid was present (assuming after the fact testing???). But the data is truncated at 14 days, so the oldest flight date showing today is Jan. 14. The PCR test was required on and after Jan. 7th. I didn't see a way to access older data. Nonetheless, there are a lot of flights with positive covid present well after that Jan. 7th test requirement date. So maybe the PCR test requirement isn't helping that much??? Hard to say without data prior to Jan. 7. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice/exposure-flights-cruise-ships-mass-gatherings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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