The State of Alaska’s COVID-19 disaster declaration expired on Sunday, February 14, turning its previously mandatory travel protocols into travel advisories. Alaska’s new international and interstate travel advisory still provides clear advice for all travelers – including those with proof of COVID-19 vaccination – to perform any of the following when they enter Alaska (by land, sea or air) to mitigate the transmission and control the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its variants: obtain a molecular test 72 hours before departure and upload the negative result to the travel portal of Alaska If tested 72 hours prior to departure and awaiting results, travelers should upload proof of test taken from Alaska Travel Portal and quarantine at personal expense while waiting If a non-resident arrives without pre-test , the test is available on arrival; the traveler must self-quarantine at their own expense pending the results. It is also recommended to take a second test between five and 14 days after arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers (those who are at least two weeks past the end of a full cycle of an approved COVID-19 vaccine) must follow pre-travel testing protocols, but do not need to practice social distancing strict pending test results. Children 10 years and under are exempt from the test recommendation; however, untested children traveling with a parent or guardian must retain the same status as the parent / guardian. Alaska began its plans to responsibly reopen Alaska last May. It is in phase 3 of 4, which means all businesses, museums, recreation, sports and more can be opened. The guidelines call for staying six feet or more from non-family members, wearing a face mask in a public place in close contact with others, and staying home if you are sick. Travelers can find full details of the current health advisory at www.travelalaska.com. Related Stories Alaskan Dream Cruises Speaks Alaska, Supports Jones Act Exemption ASTA: Government Must Help Alaska Travel Industry Leadership “shocked” by Canadian cruise ship ban Iceland begins reopening bars and concert halls and theaters.
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