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Test required to return to US Mainland??

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Test required to return to US Mainland??

Hi I know a negative test is now required within 48 hours before landing in Puerto Rico but is a negative required to return from Puerto Rico to the US Mainland/New York?

Also, regarding the test needed for arrival in PR, can it be an antigen test?

Thanks

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1. Re: Test required to return to US Mainland??

There is no requirement for a test to return to NY. An antigen test is ok for entry to PR, but you need to have a test that is documented by a clinic or a home test that is monitored online and provides documentation. Companies like eMed.com monitor home tests on video and provide documentation quickly.

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2. Re: Test required to return to US Mainland??

Great thank you. Yes I had purchased my tests from emed earlier this week. Just wanted to double check that was sufficient. Thanks again

3. Re: Test required to return to US Mainland??

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