Delighted with today's removing of most restrictions in general , but bloody double edged sword if planning a trip. I'm flying on feb11 ,dreading failing the antigen now,as covid will now spread faster over next few wks. I'm being selfish I suppose .
Some countries seem to be going the opposite way ... bizarre ..
The tables have really turned now. With the possible exception of Sweden, we likely have the least restrictions in the EU. Travelling abroad (excluding the UK) is not very appealing at the moment, especially considering many countries still require negative tests for vaccianted people. The Netherlands are still in lockdown, Spain require masks everwhere outside and you need a test or booster to enter hospitality in Germany for example.
We are SLIGHTLY ahead of other countries in terms of the Omicron wave though. I'd expect them to drop restrictions quickly, once we did, when Omicron calms down and they realise they aren't going to be swamped. Our high levels of vaccination may mean we fared slightly better than they do (regardless of mildness) so there might be a short delay, but its looking up.
Yeah but every country will come out of the omicron wave and restrictions will drop. Ireland was ahead of most with our wave.
Look at it this way, the country with the worst restrictions in Europe can drop most of them overnight before the end of the Omicron wave, most countries with high vaccine rates will do the same.
No sign of my booster certificate and I have to travel abroad next week but the new rule coming in means my original vaccine window is up. When you ring the phone lines instead of a waiting queue it tells you all agents are busy and just hangs up on you.
I guess booking a PCR tests before the flight is the only option?
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You can order this online, I done it for me da and got the cert inside 48hours or less
https://www.covidcertificateportal.gov.ie/en-US/update-cert/
Found this site pretty handy, is recommended by the airlines too.
https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?affiliateid=aerlingus
The pharmacist who gave my wife her booster entered the wrong DOB in the database.
After waiting 3 hours on the HSE helpline, they say she has to wait until 28 days after the booster date before she should call again and they will raise a case.
Which means she'll also have to PCR before Feb travel
Any idea where to get the cheapest Anti Gen for traveling in Dublin?
Do any of them do throat swabs instead of nose?
Thanks!
https://gosafe48.ie/
Off i go on my solo holiday to a deserted Amsterdam and then onto Brussels
Ill make the most of it i suppose
any idea when the unvaccinated will be able to fly internationally again?
They can fly, just need tests.
without a test?
No one knows, some countries are starting to scrap it I believe (Sweden), but sure after that is anyones guess.
i'd search back but it's a bit tricky with new boards, so quick one for the travellers - due to fly to India Sat morning at 7am and need a 'pre' travel PCR as they don't seem to care for the EU Covid Cert naturally -
Is Randox the best option? I won't be in Dublin until Friday at the earliest, so I assume their express one is the best option at a higher cost, or has anyone experience of doing a regular Randox test and getting it back same day? (before midnight?)
It sounds promising that more EU countries will drop the additional test requirement soon.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/eu-countries-update-travel-rules-scrapping-additional-covid-restrictions/
So did you need a pre departure antigen ?
I have grey hair after dealing with Randox.we were guaranteed result by next day midnight(pcr was for my husband),we did test in cork.well..our flight was leaving at 6 am following morning( 2 ADULTs and 2 small kids,one baby).we were driving at 4 am to the airport(cork) and still had no reply from randox.result Came in at 5.20 am,when check in was closing.we made it to the flight,biggest stress ever
Interesting one - but they still test at the border, so am wondering what do they do if you test positive since they can no longer put you in quarantine ...
dump you back on the plane ?
Have a question if some 1 would mind advising please?
Im due to fly abroad this Saturday.have PCR booked for tomorrow.
I tested positive mid November.
What is the likelyhood my PCR returns positive due to antibodies?
Am I better off to get antigen test instead?
Thanks
First off get yourself a recovery cert.
https://www.covidcertificateportal.gov.ie/en-US/issue-recovery-cert/
Have that already thanks
Just my luck and the Netherlands lift there covid restrictions the day after I visit. Balls on it anyway but I have a few hours before i fly out Friday night.
In Brussels atm and its covid cert quicks everywhere. Very rules restrictions that we used to have in Ireland
Were you able to fly with just a recovery cert or did you need a test too? Trying to confirm before flight Saturday
I'm travelling too feb 11th ,tested positive in Dec,but have 2 vaccines plus booster have updated covid cert showing 3 vaccinations. Have antigen booked 24 hrs in advance, do I also need covid recovery cert? Or does my cert with booster suffice?
Im travelling feb 11th ,tested positive in Dec,but have 2 vaccines plus booster have updated covid cert showing 3 vaccinations. Have antigen booked 24 hrs in advance, do I also need covid recovery cert? Or does my cert with booster suffice?
I genuinely thought the test showed live virus in system as opposed to antibodies, worried now as I'm travelling too
