The latest policy on nucleic acid testing in the United States in 2022

According to the latest return procedures updated by the Chinese Embassy in the United States, starting from April 1, before passengers board a flight from the United States to China, the original antigen test result report will be added and verification will continue. Health code. Let’s take a look at the specific latest policies on nucleic acid testing in the United States.

Latest policies

Currently, the global epidemic situation remains complex. According to the requirements of relevant domestic authorities, people flying from the United States to China must undergo additional antigen tests before boarding the flight. Starting from April 1, before passengers board a direct flight from the United States to China, the original antigen test result report will be added and the health code will continue to be checked. The Chinese Embassy in the United States, the Consulate General in New York, the Consulate General in San Francisco, the Consulate General in Los Angeles and the Consulate General in Chicago will announce the antigen testing arrangements for direct flights to China within their respective jurisdictions.

1. Direct flight options

Passengers from the United States to China must take direct flights. Before boarding, the airline will check the health code and original antigen test result report issued by the embassy or consulate in the United States. The U.S. embassy and consulates only issue health codes to passengers on direct flights between China and the United States. As of now, the situation of the embassies and consulates responsible for direct flights and health codes between China and the United States is as follows (please refer to the airline information for flight departures:

1. American Airlines: AA127 (Dallas Shanghai is approved by the Embassy in the United States.< /p>

2. Delta Airlines: DL283 (Detroit to Shanghai is approved by the Consulate General in Chicago, DL287 (Seattle to Shanghai is approved by the Consulate General in San Francisco).

3. United Airlines: UA857 (San Francisco Shanghai is approved by the Consulate General in San Francisco.

4. Air China: CA988 (Los Angeles, Beijing/Tianjin, CA770 (Los Angeles, Shenzhen) is approved by the Consulate General in Los Angeles.

5. China Southern: CZ328 ( Los Angeles to Guangzhou is approved by the Consulate General in Los Angeles.

6. Approved by the Consulate General.

2. Go to the designated institution for testing

(A designated institution, Dallas designated sampling and testing institution: Ayass Bioscience and Real Time Laboratories.

The embassy and airlines will not recognize test results from institutions other than those designated by the embassy. Similarly, if you apply for a health code from other consulates in the United States, please refer to the notice issued by the consulate and go to the institution designated by the embassy to take samples.

(2) The voluntary selection of the above-mentioned institutions shall be determined by the embassy in the United States based on the quality of the preliminary inspection and after communication, and the other party promises to take samples and tests as required. The relevant institutions operate in accordance with local laws and regulations and have no economic relationship with the embassy in the United States. Their fees are the same as those in the United States. The embassy has nothing to do with it. However, the embassy in the United States has urged them to charge reasonably according to the standards of their peers. Please understand the charging standards, payment methods, visa processing time, credibility, and whether insurance can be used before making your own choice.

The US Embassy will dynamically adjust the list of designated institutions based on the quality of testing, especially post-entry diagnosis, and service levels.

3. Testing requirements

Please confirm yourself first. vaccination status, and then determine what kind of tests you need to do based on the following three types of situations:

(1For those who have been fully vaccinated with inactivated vaccines:

1. Before boarding the plane On the 7th day, conduct the first nucleic acid test at the designated testing agency in Dallas at the place of flight departure (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, the sampling time should be any time on April 3.

< p>2. Starting from the date of the first nucleic acid test, self-health monitoring will begin for 7 days at the place of departure (Dallas), and the "Self-Health Monitoring Form" will be truthfully filled in as required (see attachment.

3. In Within 48 hours before departure (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, the sampling time can be any time on April 8, 9, and 10, nucleic acid testing will be performed

2. Starting from the date of the first nucleic acid test, self-health monitoring will begin for 7 days at the place of departure (Dallas), and the "Self-Health Monitoring Form" (see attachment) will be truthfully filled out as required.

3. Within 48 hours before the flight takes off (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, the sampling time can be any time on April 8, 9, or 10, on the plane The place of departure (the designated testing institution in Dallas conducts nucleic acid, S protein IgM antibody, and N protein Igm antibody tests.

4. In the afternoon before departure (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, sample The time must be the afternoon of April 9, and the antigen test must be conducted at the designated testing facility in Dallas.

(3For those who have not been vaccinated and are not fully vaccinated:

1. Conduct the first nucleic acid test at the designated testing agency in Dallas at the place of departure (Dallas) on the 7th day before boarding the flight (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, the sampling time should be any time on April 3.

2. Starting from the date of the first nucleic acid test, self-health monitoring will begin for 7 days at the place of departure (Dallas), and the "Self-Health Monitoring Form" (see attachment) will be truthfully filled out as required.

3. Within 48 hours before the flight takes off (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, the sampling time can be any time on April 8, 9, or 10, on the plane The place of departure (the designated testing institution in Dallas conducts nucleic acid, S protein IgM antibody, and N protein Igm antibody tests.

4. In the afternoon before departure (if the flight to China takes off on April 10, sample The time must be the afternoon of April 9, and the antigen test must be conducted at the designated testing institution in Dallas.

IV. Specific instructions on the above requirements

(I[Test type]

1. Nucleic acid testing: "nasopharyngeal swab/nasopharyngeal swab" or "throat swab/throat swab" should be used for sampling, and RT-PCR should be used for testing.

2.S protein IgM antibody detection (if necessary: ??use venous blood collection.

3.N protein IgM antibody detection (if necessary: ??use venous blood collection.

4. Antigen Testing: There are no special requirements at the moment.

(2 When agreeing to test, you must sign a written consent form provided by the laboratory, agreeing that the laboratory will provide personal information, testing conditions and testing conditions to the embassy in the United States after testing. Results and other relevant information. If you do not sign, the application for a health code will not be approved.

(3[Is it mandatory for passengers to be vaccinated]

Passengers who apply for a health code are not currently required. Vaccination, but vaccination is strongly recommended for all eligible groups

(IV [Special requirements for vaccinators]

Vaccinated travelers must complete the entire vaccination process. Travel within 14 days and wait for antibodies to develop to form effective protection. The U.S. Embassy will not issue a health code for passengers who have been vaccinated for less than 14 days.

For example, your vaccination certificate shows that the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine is 9. The vaccination will be completed on September 10th. Please apply for a health code on or after September 25th. Applications before September 25th will not be able to obtain a health code.

(5[Commonly used inactivated vaccines and fully vaccinated Number of doses]

SinoPharm requires 2 doses of vaccine.

Sinovac requires 2 doses of vaccine.

(6 [Commonly used inactivated vaccines and complete Number of inoculations]

Pfizer, requires 2 doses.

Moderna, requires 2 doses.

Johnson & Johnson, 1 dose of vaccine is required.

CanSinoBio requires 1 dose.

Zhiweide requires 3 doses.

5. Apply for health code

(I[Required materials]

Please prepare scans or screenshots of the following materials in advance:

1. According to the notice of "III. Testing Requirements", according to your own Vaccine status provides relevant test results (such as tri-nucleic acid, di-nucleic acid plus Igm antibody, etc.

2. Fill in the "Self-Health Monitoring Form" (see attachment;

3. Vaccination personnel A completed "Vaccination Declaration" (see attachment) and vaccination certificate (such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccination Card) should also be provided;

4. People with past medical history, close contacts, and those with suspected symptoms people, landing crew, etc. Additional supplementary materials such as nucleic acid report, lung imaging diagnosis certificate, landing date certificate, quarantine commitment letter, etc. need to be provided according to the following requirements;

5. Direct air tickets or travel itinerary to China;

6. Valid travel documents and proof of legal residence in the United States (including visa, "green card", I-20 form, etc.. If you are not a Chinese citizen, upload your passport

2. Chinese Citizens (Including those holding Chinese passports, travel permits, "Hometown Return Permits", and "Compatriot Permits": Search "International Version Epidemic Prevention Health Code" through WeChat or scan the following QR code to enter the WeChat International Version Epidemic Prevention Health Code applet, Fill in, submit and apply for health code:

3. Non-Chinese citizens: Please click /H5/ to enter the QR code page of the foreigner’s health declaration.

(3[Fill in the application accurately. Information]

The information you fill in will be used for review and reflected in the health code.

1. Ensure your name and date of birth in all aspects of the application. , The ID number is consistent with the document you hold.

2. The ID number will be directly used to retrieve the test results provided by the testing agency, and if it is incorrect, it will be delayed or rejected. Passengers with certificates shall use the certificate used when purchasing the ticket. If the certificates are inconsistent during the process, pictures of both certificates must be uploaded for verification.

6. Verification and approval

( 1 Comprehensive verification Before issuing a health code, the embassy in the United States will conduct a comprehensive verification with the designated agency on the authenticity of the sampling, testing conditions, test results, and test certificates. If necessary, ask the parties to re-sample and test at the designated agency, or ask the parties to contact the issuing agency. Contact the certification unit for verification and confirmation.

(Second, the review time may vary depending on the submission time and total amount, but usually it will not exceed 12 hours. Please wait patiently after submitting the application and check it yourself. Check the results online, no need to contact for inquiries.

(The validity period of the three-validity health code is calculated based on the earlier sampling date of the test conducted within 48 hours before flight, which is 2 days.

If check-in starts on April 10th, sampling can be done anytime after April 8th.

7. Check-in check

(1 Check the health code. The airline will check the health code at the check-in site. All passengers traveling to China need to open and log in to the mini program at the check-in site. or web page that displays your own health code. Screenshots, printed versions, and other forms of health code display are not acceptable.

(2 Antigen Test Result Original Report Dallas- Starting from April 1, airlines on Shanghai routes will add original passenger antigen test results reports, both in paper and electronic versions, if the test result is negative before boarding.

The above-mentioned designated testing agencies have provided report samples to the embassy and airlines, and the embassy can also obtain the antigen test results.

(3 Airlines may follow additional requirements. It stipulates that other additional epidemic prevention measures should be taken, including but not limited to body temperature measurement, nucleic acid examination, original antibody test report, etc.

(4 Scope of application of the international health code The international version of the health code issued by the embassy and consulates in the United States is only. Used when checking in for international flights departing from the United States. Please consult the appropriate authorities for customs inspection and quarantine, quarantine observation, health coding and other measures at the place of entry.

Source: Chinese Embassy in the United States