No need for Covid tests for arriving tourists

[windeguy]

I suppose. I'm not the one at risk, Windy. You are quite literally in the crosshairs due to that policy.

You can keep on with the "nothing will change, you won't get what you want" attitude, but I don't have a bunch of tourists - and the locals they come into contact with - all around me.

Time for the DR to stop paying attention to the lunacy that makes for Covid-19 policy in the US, and start following what the wealthy western countries are doing.

I don't have a bunch of tourists or locals close to me at the moment. At least not real close to me as in on my property. And I don't go out. At all.
Unless it is for government business. But yes, there is still risk.

Anyone who thinks they are not at risk of catching a very contagious disease like CV19 no matter where they are on the planet is deluding themselves.

The only thing I think will change is that people will be less and less willing to isolate over time.

The DR has decided to allow tourists to come as is. I think they are missing the money with tourism down 91%.

 

[william webster]

I can't fault them for trying to get tourism ramped up....
it feeds a lot of mouths...

Didn't we read for every unemployed tourist worker there were 4 more behind him ??

I think it's a good plan....
remember, the minister visited Europe and Apple Vacations to get feedback and lay the ground work

 

[Caonabo]

I doubt you could offer anything of value,except the socialist plan for all countries,to conform and obey,like sheep.You may have picked this up from your UN days??

I hate to leave a question directed unanswered, so for only this reason I will respond.
Sir, you are incorrect regarding my international political positioning. Please show me one posting of mine within this web forum where I have asserted socialistic viewpoints or philosophies. You will be unable to.
You consistently harp upon this topic, especially late in the evening, but are also consistently wrong.
What I did pick up early on from my UN days, in the beginning, was how to turn down a radio headphone set. My latter days within were not so simple.

 

[Caonabo]

I have been on a plane 8 times in the last 6 weeks, each time more and more people are on the plane traveling. Only thing different is people are masked up. Business goes on and it all cant be done via zoom

Yes, you are correct, all business does/has continued to go on. Except for those that fall under government oversight/regulations.
Back in April, I had to have my office opened up to provide for more space, portals, and monitors. I am no fan of the Zoom platform, nor the group televised conferences, but yes, sometimes they are unavoidable. There will be a flight to some destination very soon on my agenda, as the time has come.

 

[Billp16]

Should not the test be given on departure of an aircraft to "ensure" no-one on the plane is affected? Ughhhh

 

[Caonabo]

Do they have golf at night? I don't golf, but I think it would be expensive to light golf courses, no?

How would a nightly curfew stop people from golfing, at least during the daytime?

While night time golfing IS available globally, I find it to be more of a gimmick for today's generation who are fixated on novelties, rather than those actually interested in the sporting nature of the game. You will most definitely find a longer queue for a tee time at 6/7 am, rather than 6/7pm. There are NO serious golfers hitting the course at night. A commercial driving range is very different though. Those may operate 24 hours per day.

 

[Caonabo]

Should not the test be given on departure of an aircraft to "ensure" no-one on the plane is affected? Ughhhh

If the airlines are responsible for ensuring that customers have documented return passage to their respective homeland prior to boarding, why would proof of a negative Covid test within a reasonable timeframe prior to boarding be such a burden?
As fed up as I am/have been with all the Covid nonsense, I also believe persons should have their documents in order before traveling to a foreign nation.
Responsibility.

 

[slowmo]

While night time golfing IS available globally, I find it to be more of a gimmick for today's generation who are fixated on novelties, rather than those actually interested in the sporting nature of the game. You will most definitely find a longer queue for a tee time at 6/7 am, rather than 6/7pm. There are NO serious golfers hitting the course at night. A commercial driving range is very different though. Those may operate 24 hours per day.

There actually is night golf with a ball that has a glow stick inserted. Not very common but it is lots of fun.

 

[slowmo]

If the airlines are responsible for ensuring that customers have documented return passage to their respective homeland prior to boarding, why would proof of a negative Covid test within a reasonable timeframe prior to boarding be such a burden?
As fed up as I am/have been with all the Covid nonsense, I also believe persons should have their documents in order before traveling to a foreign nation.
Responsibility.

Abbott labs just announced a 15 minute rapid test which might be a blessing for the airline industry. That is assuming the thing works as advertised.

 

[avloc]

I am scheduled to fly into POP on 9/24 for 10 days. I did a great deal of research, I am on Medicare with a supplemental policy. In my inquiries I found that I am covered medically anywhere in the world. I would have to go to emergency room first and call an international number, no charge to begin the program. This covers all. Pays for hospital, Doctors, testing and convalescing. It will pay for a relative or a designated person to fly in from the states. If I should die The insurance will pay to send my remains home. This is medicare folks. I have the out of country booklet in English and Spanish. Most people are not aware of this part of the policy. Everyone told me it does not cover us out of the states. They were all wrong, I realize the citizens of this country became pretty damn stupid over the past 8 years but older folks still think. I still believe we should have test results when leaving the US but we need more time for results, remember we are no longer anve organized caring government.

 

[Bundel2014]

I hate to leave a question directed unanswered, so for only this reason I will respond.
Sir, you are incorrect regarding my international political positioning. Please show me one posting of mine within this web forum where I have asserted socialistic viewpoints or philosophies. You will be unable to.
You consistently harp upon this topic, especially late in the evening, but are also consistently wrong.
What I did pick up early on from my UN days, in the beginning, was how to turn down a radio headphone set. My latter days within were not so simple.

Like the several years,i spent in Columbia,the country,not the university.

 

[johne]

Yes, you are correct, all business does/has continued to go on. Except for those that fall under government oversight/regulations.
Back in April, I had to have my office opened up to provide for more space, portals, and monitors. I am no fan of the Zoom platform, nor the group televised conferences, but yes, sometimes they are unavoidable. There will be a flight to some destination very soon on my agenda, as the time has come.

I too have travelled frequently during the past 5 months. My travel has included several RT SDQ-JFK and domestic travel in the states for my business. Never once did I let my guard down in regards to the protocol set out by the airlines, TSA, and my OWN logical preventive measures. There were/are steps that I take to have as little contact with other people as possible.
Quite honestly, air travel conditions have never been better since the implemention of the steps they have taken to insure the safety of the passengers. The cabbies, including right here in the DR, are very diligent about wearing masks. The airlines space out the seats making it far more comfortable than before covid.
I believe that traveling by air now is one of the safest places you can be in spite of all of the negative comments here on DR1...primarily from members that don't travel.
It's not a big deal to have to wear a mask for a few hours since the air filtration system on board is hospital grade. Its not a big deal to not get a drink served to you on board as I always observed the servers stuck their fingers inside the glass while preparing the ice. It's not a big deal to not get a one once bag of chips. Buy your own for a dollar and bring them along. (I don't because I don't want my finger near my month).
In summary, if you're not going to fly anyway then no problem, stay in place. If that's not the case, get on a plane and go about life as before covid19.

 

[TropicalPaul]

I too have travelled frequently during the past 5 months. My travel has included several RT SDQ-JFK and domestic travel in the states for my business. Never once did I let my guard down in regards to the protocol set out by the airlines, TSA, and my OWN logical preventive measures. There were/are steps that I take to have as little contact with other people as possible.
Quite honestly, air travel conditions have never been better since the implemention of the steps they have taken to insure the safety of the passengers. The cabbies, including right here in the DR, are very diligent about wearing masks. The airlines space out the seats making it far more comfortable than before covid.
I believe that traveling by air now is one of the safest places you can be in spite of all of the negative comments here on DR1...primarily from members that don't travel.
It's not a big deal to have to wear a mask for a few hours since the air filtration system on board is hospital grade. Its not a big deal to not get a drink served to you on board as I always observed the servers stuck their fingers inside the glass while preparing the ice. It's not a big deal to not get a one once bag of chips. Buy your own for a dollar and bring them along. (I don't because I don't want my finger near my month).
In summary, if you're not going to fly anyway then no problem, stay in place. If that's not the case, get on a plane and go about life as before covid19.

You do realise that unless you are over 70 or have pre existing conditions the chance of you dying of Covid are probably lower than dying in a traffic accident on your way to the airport. Or do you do that journey in a tank?

 

[JD Jones]

Like the several years,i spent in Columbia,the country,not the university.

Columbia is the University(and apparel co.), Colombia is the country. (Sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[william webster]

This new program is slated to start later in September....

Testing still req'd now - technically
will be interesting to see how the rules are applied

 

[johne]

You do realise that unless you are over 70 or have pre existing conditions the chance of you dying of Covid are probably lower than dying in a traffic accident on your way to the airport. Or do you do that journey in a tank?

In a tank.

 

[Lobo Tropical]

You do realise that unless you are over 70 or have pre existing conditions the chance of you dying of Covid are probably lower than dying in a traffic accident on your way to the airport. Or do you do that journey in a tank?

It's funny that most countries, even the DR are operating under a CV19 protocol.
Are they all stupid?

I just had a technician scheduled for a repair.
The repair was cancelled because the technician came in contact with a customer who did have CV19.
Now he is in a 14 day quarantine at home.
No tec. available till next Friday.

Most will not die, but CV19 has restricted all of our lives and incomes and will continue to do so for years.

 

[Caonabo]

It's funny that most countries, even the DR are operating under a CV19 protocol.
Are they all stupid?

I just had a technician scheduled for a repair.
The repair was cancelled because the technician came in contact with a customer who did have CV19.
Now he is in a 14 day quarantine at home.
No tec. available till next Friday.

Most will not die, but CV19 has restricted all of our lives and incomes and will continue to do so for years.

Had they done the same for the flu, and common cold, just imagine where we would be today in this year 2020.
Thinking of which, where are we here in this year 2020?

 

[william webster]

I had my flu shot y'day ..... not in RepDom.....
the over 65 crowd get the super duper strength

 

[playacaribe2]

I am scheduled to fly into POP on 9/24 for 10 days. I did a great deal of research, I am on Medicare with a supplemental policy. In my inquiries I found that I am covered medically anywhere in the world. I would have to go to emergency room first and call an international number, no charge to begin the program. This covers all. Pays for hospital, Doctors, testing and convalescing. It will pay for a relative or a designated person to fly in from the states. If I should die The insurance will pay to send my remains home. This is medicare folks. I have the out of country booklet in English and Spanish. Most people are not aware of this part of the policy. Everyone told me it does not cover us out of the states. They were all wrong, I realize the citizens of this country became pretty damn stupid over the past 8 years but older folks still think. I still believe we should have test results when leaving the US but we need more time for results, remember we are no longer anve organized caring government.

Actually, they were right.

Medicare will not cover you (except in very limited circumstances) outside the US. Medicare will not pay for a relative to fly in from the US or repatriate your body should you die.

Medicare Supplemental insurance will/may cover for certain of these services after deductibles etc.....ditto a Medigap policy..............but not Medicare alone. These coverages, if they exist, are not Medicare as most know and utilize it.

Slightly off topic, but this begs for clarification lest someone from the US rely on it to their detriment while traveling in the DR.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2