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[The Cane]

Well, here we go again!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-investigation

[Golfinho]

In case anyone didn't get the memo. With our flight scheduled on the 31st, message arrived from United Airlines, Brazil office in SP:

Travelers (Brazilian or foreigners) who enter Brazil will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test and to fill a health declaration (DSV). Measure starts to take effect on December 30th (including passengers boarding US on December 29th) until further notice. The test must be PCR type and must have been done up to 72 hours before boarding.

Highlights:

Foreigners are allowed to entry Brazil provided that the regular migratory conditions are followed, and;.

Brazilians or foreigners, must present to the airline responsible for the flight, before boarding:

A. Document proving laboratory tests (RT-PCR), for screening for SARS-CoV-2 infection, with negative / non-reactive result, performed with 72 hours prior to boarding; and.

Be. Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV) completed (printed or by digital) with the agreement on the sanitary measures that must be complied with during the stay in the country.

[DukesFord]

Hello Everyone,

I've been able to get away with a TextNow app for US numbers and to double for my German Fkks, but the women in Brazil see the USA number and I feel they are trying to upcharge me or do not respond because I am not local. Does anyone use a Virtual Number that works with Whatsapp or a Brazilian Sim Card I could buy in USA that works with Whatsapp?

[BMo814]

As I said, I'm superdumb.

I've only had two friends that got covid. One worked as a doctor, he almost died. The other one is an average-Joe, he's fighting right now to survive.

I've had more brazilian bucetas han you can ever count, but still I'm worrried. Going into a "packed" boate seems like as a stupid idea.

Sorry for your friends and hope they recover rapidly. And that's exactly the point I'm working with a guy that had it right now and he looks like he never had it and he only reported having body aches. I just want to read about prices, women and cool places to eat and see on ISG. I'm over the doom and gloom talk especially here. No personal offense my guy.

[Hobbying]

As I said, I'm superdumb.

I've only had two friends that got covid. One worked as a doctor, he almost died. The other one is an average-Joe, he's fighting right now to survive.

I've had more brazilian bucetas han you can ever count, but still I'm worrried. Going into a "packed" boate seems like as a stupid idea.

Everyone has a different risk tolerance. Depending on which country, the fatality rate is around 4%. Some take that risk because they do not think they are in the risk category while others can not take that risk.

I've flown 30 times this year so either I am super lucky or am naturally immune as some people can be. I am taking the risk since I know exactly my treatment options if I do get sick.

The boates are super packed and some guys wear masks while inside which does not really help like you said in a crowd of people unless it is an N95 mask.

Most girls I've talked to inside the boate got it already and now think they will ok since they survived it and need to work now. Some girls that are 20 years old told me they had problems breathing while a 30 year old told me she just lost sense of taste.

The vaccine is coming but it is not 100% effective so the better alternative is to just test everyone going in to boates just like they now can do at some airports. Some airports are testing covid sniffing dogs.

There will always be spikes here and there just like the flu that has a 50% effective vaccine and few treatment options.

[Sperto]

As crazy as it might sound, second wave or not, Brazil or US they are going to have a HARD time getting people to buy in again and stay in their homes. I know they are trying to shut things down again in Europe but I think most people ain't having it. Not a lot of us are scientist but you going to trust your own eyes. I willing to go to Brazil bcuz I work in healthcare with a group of patients according to what they say should be the most vulnerable people walking and I know only a handful that been sick and they have recovered, couple co workers and they have recovered. No ICU, no ventilators. You do what make you feel comfortable that's what having free will is. Imma be comfortable as fuck in 25 days on the way to So Paulo thinking about all that Brazilian buceta waiting on the ground.

As I said, I'm superdumb.

I've only had two friends that got covid. One worked as a doctor, he almost died. The other one is an average-Joe, he's fighting right now to survive.

I've had more brazilian bucetas han you can ever count, but still I'm worrried. Going into a "packed" boate seems like as a stupid idea.

[BMo814]

I'm one of the dumb guys, but I would be surprised if Brazil soon won't enter in the second wave. Crivellas a-hole is getting nervous as the next prefeito-election is coming up,meaning he's loosening the restrictions.The brazilians are uneducated and believe if they use their homemade masks, they'll be protected from covid-19, even though they are in crowds. Meanwhile the gringomongers is reporting about "packed" boates. Boa sorte!

As crazy as it might sound, second wave or not, Brazil or US they are going to have a HARD time getting people to buy in again and stay in their homes. I know they are trying to shut things down again in Europe but I think most people ain't having it. Not a lot of us are scientist but you going to trust your own eyes. I willing to go to Brazil bcuz I work in healthcare with a group of patients according to what they say should be the most vulnerable people walking and I know only a handful that been sick and they have recovered, couple co workers and they have recovered. No ICU, no ventilators. You do what make you feel comfortable that's what having free will is. Imma be comfortable as fuck in 25 days on the way to São Paulo thinking about all that Brazilian buceta waiting on the ground.

[Sperto]

I'm one of the dumb guys, but I would be surprised if Brazil soon won't enter in the second wave. Crivellas a-hole is getting nervous as the next prefeito-election is coming up,meaning he's loosening the restrictions.The brazilians are uneducated and believe if they use their homemade masks, they'll be protected from covid-19, even though they are in crowds. Meanwhile the gringomongers is reporting about "packed" boates. Boa sorte!

[Sperto]

Soon you won't need any covid-19 insurance to enter Brazil.

https://www.msn.com/pt-br/noticias/b...vjX?li=AAggXC1

Even though not needing covid-19 health insurance to enter, it's propably wise to have such an insurance. If you would catch covid-19 and be unlucky and get severe symptoms and needing hospital care, then you'll have two options. Public hospitals which can be really bad (not always), or private hospitals which are very expensive.

[SameJdc]

Yep. This was effective as of October 2nd but the State Department just released the health alert for this today.

FYI. Below is the update released today:

Health Alert: October 8, 2020.

Location: Brazil.

Event: Proof of Health Insurance No Longer Required for Air Travel to Brazil.

Effective October 2, the Government of Brazil no longer requires foreign travelers to present proof of health insurance valid in Brazil in order to enter. While Brazil continues to permit the entry of foreign visitors by air for a short stay of up to 90 days, restrictions remain for the entry of foreign visitors by land (unless for transit) and sea through at least October 23.

Even though Brazil no longer requires proof of health insurance, the USA Department of State continues to recommend that all travelers purchase insurance before departing the United States. The USA Government does not provide health insurance for USA Citizens overseas and does not pay medical bills. Commercial flights between the United States and Brazil operate on a regular basis. Although Brazil has opened its borders to visitors traveling by air, USA Citizens considering international travel should be aware that Brazil remains at a Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) and continues to experience high daily case numbers of COVID-19.

USA Citizens in a land border country who need to cross the border to take a flight back to the United States should see our most recent message on the land border restrictions and required steps to transit Brazil.

[SameJdc]

Soon you won't need any covid-19 insurance to enter Brazil.

https://www.msn.com/pt-br/noticias/b...vjX?li=AAggXC1

Yep. This was effective as of October 2nd but the State Department just released the health alert for this today.

[Deldarunna]

This is interesting because I just flew out if MIA to GRU on AA, and they was very strict about passengers having the Covid health insurance. I did notice upon arrival in GRU, the agents at the airport did not ask for any type of proof of insurance.

I also flew into GRU from Miami on Friday night. American airlines would not let Americans board without the travel insurance. When I arrived in GRU I was asked. I did purchase it before I left and showed the policy on my phone.

[Chris H]

Soon you won't need any covid-19 insurance to enter Brazil.

https://www.msn.com/pt-br/noticias/b...vjX?li=AAggXC1

This is interesting because I just flew out if MIA to GRU on AA, and they was very strict about passengers having the Covid health insurance. I did notice upon arrival in GRU, the agents at the airport did not ask for any type of proof of insurance.

[Sperto]

Soon you won't need any covid-19 insurance to enter Brazil.

https://www.msn.com/pt-br/noticias/b...vjX?li=AAggXC1

[Odell]

Are there any curfews and closures of most of the regular nightlife in Bahia, Salvador?