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[QUOTE=Sperto;2495807]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.[/QUOTE]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.

[QUOTE=Sperto;2495807]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.[/QUOTE]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.

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?

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.

Well, here we go again!

[URL]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/22/rio-de-janeiro-mayor-marcelo-crivella-arrested-in-corruption-investigation[/URL]

Could someone please clarify entry requirements before Dec 30? Nothing extraordinary required at all, just show passport and enter (I am from Germany so no visa) I read sth about travel health insurance. Planning to go to Brazil on very short notice.

[QUOTE=Golfinho;2514372]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.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=TheCane;2514720]Well, here we go again!

[URL]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/22/rio-de-janeiro-mayor-marcelo-crivella-arrested-in-corruption-investigation[/URL][/QUOTE]Perhaps with the evangelical Mayor leaving office Rio will gain some new boates. Just hoping.

[QUOTE=UnitedInt;2515318]Could someone please clarify entry requirements before Dec 30? Nothing extraordinary required at all, just show passport and enter (I am from Germany so no visa) I read sth about travel health insurance. Planning to go to Brazil on very short notice.[/QUOTE]Moved my flight up two days to avoid the inconvenience of the testing, not to mention the uncertainty of a potential unfavorable result.

No notice of proof of covid test received from United and check-in completed for flight arriving Brazil on the 29th.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2515443]Perhaps with the evangelical Mayor leaving office Rio will gain some new boates. Just hoping.[/QUOTE]Just shows how little you really know about former and once again current Mayor Eduardo Paes who is back for a third term. He was mayor during the cleanup ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;2515821]Just shows how little you really know about former and once again current Mayor Eduardo Paes who is back for a third term. He was mayor during the cleanup ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.[/QUOTE]I'm fairly sure English is your first language. What is unclear about my choice of words "perhaps" and "hoping"? I did not make an assertion about the city or the current Mayor.

Do me a favor, please stop dogging me here and sending me insulting PMs. It's bad form. Perhaps you know more than I do about Brazil, but I have been very helpful and accommodating to several members hear on ISG over the last few years. I've probably been to Brazil a dozen times with some stops to secondary places outside Rio and SP, but a member shouldn't have to prove themselves to another member.

I hope the moderator will leave this post stand. There is nothing here that is not true and this post is not aggressive.

Some choose extreme isolation: [URL]https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/brazil-coronavirus-quarantine-lockdown-isolation/2020/12/30/3997dc10-3971-11eb-bc68-96af0daae728_story.html?outputType=amp[/URL].

[URL]https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/brazils-president-says-country-is-broke/ar-BB1cvsfw[/URL]

Be aware if you're a UK resident, now vacationing (or looking to vacation) in Brazil, the possibility of finding flights back to the UK, may become difficult in the next few days.

[QUOTE] "The government is preparing to ban flights from Brazil in a bid to limit the cases of a new Covid variant reaching the UK, with an announcement expected on Thursday. Boris Johnson dropped a heavy... "

[URL] www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/13/uk-government-may-ban-flights-from-brazil-amid-new-covid-variant-pm-hints [/URL][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE] "Brazil virus flights fiasco: Ministers to ban flights to UK from Brazil AND surrounding countries due to new Covid super-strain - but restrictions won't come into force until later TODAY, days after it was discovered. "

[URL]https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9143345/Boris-Johnson-says-No10-taking-steps-protect-UK-Brazilian-Covid-variant.html [/URL] [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=UniversalX;2519102] Brazil Broke?
[URL]https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/brazils-president-says-country-is-broke/ar-BB1cvsfw[/URL][/QUOTE] Hey, no worries! It is the perfect opportunity to put those so called "Presidential Skills" to work and uplift the country. President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva did it!

Hello,

I got fly to Rio in 7 days and I must make PCR test for covid. Need I have documents in original form with signature or just PDF on tablet or self printed results from lab web site?