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Where to get a covid test to fly out of Canada

lessha
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lessha
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Where to get a covid test to fly out of Canada
6/29/2021 at 10:14 PM

Does anyone know where you can get a covid test that is required in order to fly internationally. They have to be done 3 days prior to flying.
Aldo does anyone know the cost or is it covered by the MB Govt?
curlysister
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curlysister
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test
6/29/2021 at 10:37 PM

You can go to one of the testing sites in Brandon. There is no cost, these tests are covered by Manitoba Health.
You are technically just going for 'asymptomatic testing', so it is the same process as if you were symptomatic.
Then you will go on your online account to get the results, and can print them for travel.
lessha
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lessha
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Covid test
6/29/2021 at 11:27 PM

curlysister said "You can go to one of the testing sites in Brandon. There is no cost, these tests are covered by Manitoba Health.
You are technically just going for 'asymptomatic testing', so it is the same process as if you were symptomatic.
Then you will go on your online account to get the results, and can print them for travel. "
Do you know how long it takes to get the results back?
Terry7
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Terry7
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Last time
6/30/2021 at 3:04 PM

I did it last year it took 3 to 4 days to get your test results back. I think you may need express test for travel, but not sure.
Emracoad
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.
6/30/2021 at 3:21 PM

A member of my family was tested a month ago. the negative result was posted online 26 hours later.
Adam

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Adam
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Test
6/30/2021 at 6:14 PM

Had test myself on Saturday AM at the emerg services site. (Negative) Result on Sunday was online less than 30 hours later. Not clear on flying whether you need specific documentation Over and above. Airline might be your best bet for that answer?
UpHere49
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UpHere49
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app
7/1/2021 at 6:48 AM

Anyone coming into or arriving back into Canada will have to prove their VACCINATION status- not test results.. The federal government is developing app for that. It takes effect July 5.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html

(Sorry - not mandatory, but to avoid having to quarantine. Other documentation is needed, though. See link for details.)

Edited by UpHere49, 2021-07-01 06:52:42
Terry7
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Terry7
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They
7/1/2021 at 11:24 AM

Still want to see test results. Under new rules, two vaccines allow you to avoid 3 night hotel stay and quarantine provided your test results are negative.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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Priority
7/1/2021 at 1:21 PM

Do travel tests maybe get prioritized if you tell them it's for that? I honestly don't know, but for certain things they do (such as an impending hospital visit).
axana596
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axana596
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Well
7/2/2021 at 7:40 AM

I just did this - they asked why I was getting tested and I said “in advance of travel” no problem.
Government says you are supposed to get the test NO MORE THAN 72 hours before your travel, but honestly you’ll get your results in time. There’s a little button to Print Page on the right-hand side of the results page online.
Mac72
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Mac72
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Pharmacies
7/2/2021 at 9:11 AM

lessha said "Does anyone know where you can get a covid test that is required in order to fly internationally. They have to be done 3 days prior to flying.
Aldo does anyone know the cost or is it covered by the MB Govt? "
Have you tried asking at Shoppers Drug Mart see if they sell tests. They were selling them in other provinces at shoppers not sure about Manitoba but worth the call.
curlysister
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curlysister
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hmmm
7/2/2021 at 8:04 PM

Shopper's Drug Mart in Manitoba does not have covid testing.
Also, the testing SDM has in other provinces is rapid antigen testing, which is not acceptable for all travel purposes.