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[Nordico]

I could not read your article since it wants a payment. The funny thing is that I am with a nurse in Rio right now. She works with covid patients and has never even had a covid test. She said if they are not showing symptoms then they do not give them a test.

A short version of the article. The autocorrection had hard time writing Portuguese.

"O governo Jair Bolsonaro (PL) decidiu exigir uma quarentena de cinco dias de viajantes ando vacinados que entrarem no Brasil. Pela nova regra, quem apresentar o certificado de imunizao contra a Covid e teste negativo poder cruzar a fronteira sem passar pelo perodo de isolamento.

A mudana foi anunciada nesta another sitea-feira (7) pelos ministros Ciro Nogueira (Casa Civil), Marcelo Queiroga (Sade) e Bruno Bianco (Advocacia-Geral the Unio) e contraria o discurso negacionista de Bolsonaro.

Os viajantes ando vacinados devem realizar um teste para a Covid-19 no quinto DIA de isolamento. Se o resultado for negativo, podem circular no Brasil.

Ainda ando h detalhes sobre como ser organizada e fiscalizada a quarentena dos ando vacinados. Os representantes dos ministrios devem voltar a se reunir na quarta-feira (8) para finalizar uma portaria com as novas regras. A ideia publicar o texto depois the conversa, tarde".

And translated by google;.

"The Jair Bolsonaro (PL) government decided to require a five-day quarantine for unvaccinated travelers entering Brazil. Under the new rule, whoever presents a certificate of immunization against Covid and a negative test can cross the border without going through the isolation period.

The change was announced this Tuesday (7) by ministers Ciro Nogueira (Casa Civil), Marcelo Queiroga (Health) and Bruno Bianco (General Attorney of the Union) and contradicts Bolsonaro's denial speech.

Unvaccinated travelers must be tested for Covid-19 on the fifth day of isolation. If the result is negative, they can circulate in Brazil.

There are still no details on how the quarantine of unvaccinated people will be organized and monitored. The representatives of the ministries must meet again on Wednesday (8) to finalize an ordinance with the new rules. The idea is to publish the text after the conversation, in the afternoon".

[Mr Enternational]

The Brazilian government is planning a five days quarantine for unvaccinated travelers. https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equili...ampaign=comptw.

I could not read your article since it wants a payment. The funny thing is that I am with a nurse in Rio right now. She works with covid patients and has never even had a covid test. She said if they are not showing symptoms then they do not give them a test.

[Nordico]

The Brazilian government is planning a five days quarantine for unvaccinated travelers. https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equili...ampaign=comptw.

[John Clayton]

Any update on Fortaleza?

I posted in the Fortaleza forum:

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...leza&p=2634917#post2634917.

[Sperto]

I got one about two weeks ago when I left Fortaleza.

Any update on Fortaleza?

[John Clayton]

Most but not all pharmacy / drug stores test for covid. Testing locations usually have large signs reading "covid teste aqui" posted in front of the store. My experience is that no appt is necessary. Ymmv.

I got one about two weeks ago when I left Fortaleza. I did okay with "Covid test", "antigen test", etc; however, my poor Portuguese utterly failed when I was paying and the clerk asked me, "Do you have the Pague Menos discount card" -it took me a full minute to figure that out. Also, when you're filling out your address (endereço) it's the local address of your hotel.

[Axel Heyst]

Most pharmacies in SP have 15 minute rapid antigen tests that is acceptable for entry into the USA. Many allow for walk-ins but if you are concerned just ask the day before. You do not need a PCR test. Discussed in the forum many times before.

Most but not all pharmacy / drug stores test for covid. Testing locations usually have large signs reading "covid teste aqui" posted in front of the store. My experience is that no appt is necessary. Ymmv.

Thanks guys. That took a load off. Getting tested on a Sunday was my concern.

I searched my SP google map and found this site:

https://www.drogariasaopaulo.com.br/...dpsp_story3-v2

I will make a walking appointment before my flight.

[OJeito]

Most but not all pharmacy / drug stores test for covid. Testing locations usually have large signs reading "covid teste aqui" posted in front of the store. My experience is that no appt is necessary. Ymmv.

[SamaRiding]

Getting Covid tested before flying to Brazil from the USA is not my concern. I have done it twice this year. No problema. But Uncle Joe's new 24 hour test requirement in order to return to the USA is. I booked an American Airlines Sunday evening flight back to MIA before the new requirement was announced. I know I can get tested at GRU on the day of departure, but who wants to go to the airport 4.5 hours before boarding? Anybody have another solution, or should I change my flight to a weeknight departure?

Most pharmacies in SP have 15 minute rapid antigen tests that is acceptable for entry into the USA. Many allow for walk-ins but if you are concerned just ask the day before. You do not need a PCR test. Discussed in the forum many times before.

[Axel Heyst]

Getting Covid tested before flying to Brazil from the USA is not my concern. I have done it twice this year. No problema. But Uncle Joe's new 24 hour test requirement in order to return to the USA is. I booked an American Airlines Sunday evening flight back to MIA before the new requirement was announced. I know I can get tested at GRU on the day of departure, but who wants to go to the airport 4.5 hours before boarding? Anybody have another solution, or should I change my flight to a weeknight departure?

[HoyaDay]

Also the Tim store on the 3rd floor of Ibirapuera mall if you stay in Meoma. Look up Sinfully Korean's report for detail. I may be wrong with the exact place.

Vivo on 3 Road floor. Takes about 15-20 min go early when it not busy.

[Nounce]

.. I will make a note of El Dorado Mall and Vivo and bring my passport.

Also the Tim store on the 3rd floor of Ibirapuera mall if you stay in Meoma. Look up Sinfully Korean's report for detail. I may be wrong with the exact place.

[Nounce]

.., one of the easiest solutions (for USA residents) is to get a GoogleFi SIM card at home before traveling. Very ...

The additional benefit is that you get a local number for mongering

[Nounce]

I'm wondering if this advice applies to Sao Paulo as well as Rio?

I have not seen them in Sao Paulo like what is in Rio. Centro in Rio and in Sao Paulo are very different. SIM is available from news stand in Sao Paulo. You can charge them in supermarket.

[Lugnut]

Regarding SIM and phone matters, one of the easiest solutions (for USA residents) is to get a GoogleFi SIM card at home before traveling. Very affordable. Coverage in all of the Americas and beyond, works upon landing. Be sure to activate the SIM while in the USA.