Temporary laboratories installed at Guanajuato International Airport

Covid-19 testing modules start operating at the airport on Friday

Published January 26, 2021 (sp)

by Rocío Godínez | El Sol de León

It will be from next Friday, January 29th, when the Bajío International Airport will start operating the Covid-19 detection test modules for all passengers traveling to the United States. The installation of these temporary laboratories began this Monday.

The indication is for all passengers bound for the United States and the test has to be performed within 72 hours prior to the flight.

Ivan Lopez, Commercial Manager of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, informed that they will install the temporary laboratories in the airports of the cities of Guadalajara, Tijuana, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Morelia, La Paz, Aguascalientes, Los Mochis and Manzanillo.

“This, is due to the Control and Prevention Center’s order that goes into effect this Tuesday, January 26 in which all passengers must take a COVID-19 screening test within 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to the United States and carry the results electronically or on paper to present to the airline prior to travel.” He explained.

The cost of the Antigen test will be $450 pesos and the PCR will be $1,450 pesos, both prices will be applicable only to passengers on international flights.

“Travelers who wish to take the test at the airport will have to arrive one hour earlier, in addition to the time recommended by the airline for their flight. Iván López explained.

Meanwhile, people who have tested positive for a viral test in the previous 90 days and have met the isolation criteria may travel by presenting proof of a positive viral test for recovery and an official letter from a doctor or public or private institution authorizing them to travel.

The Ministry of Tourism of the State of Guanajuato also informed tourists about the option to take the test at the airport and travel safely to the neighboring country. The agency added that it is in communication with hotel groups to include Covid tests in their services, in order to mitigate contagion and provide confidence to visitors during their stay in the state of Guanajuato.
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