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Aug 04, 2021 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – Once again, I have to vent my thoughts on the most recent measures regarding incoming passengers at CJIA. As it is, passengers need to produce a negative PCR test 72 hours prior to landing at CJIA. My issue with this is, that not all places are issuing PCR test results in such a swift manner, why not opt for the antigen/rapid test? Yes, the PCR maybe more effective, but we are talking about ensuring persons catch their flights to come home (if you are a national). More so, persons that are vaccinated should have that option to produce a rapid test or be tested at the airport free of cost and be placed in quarantine and then again, be tested within seven to 10 days. Currently I am in the USA and the clinic where I took a test from upon my arrival is now issuing the results three days after! We only learnt of this today! Now I am rushing and looking all over to find another clinic close by to avoid being around many people that can issue me my test results within 24 hours. The other issue is, if a person has a test that exceeds 72 hours but not seven days, I must take a test at the airport, who will stand that cost? Me or the Government? What happens if my flight gets delayed due to bad weather or some other issue? What then happens to my COVID-19 results? The Ministry of Health in conjunction with Public Works must revise these rules and regulations and be considerate while safeguarding the nation!

Sincerely,
Tanya Niamatali

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