Tests Are The Ticket For Holiday Travel

Here's how to time your test right.

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By Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director 'Tis the season: Several radio stations have already begun playing Christmas music. Whether you like it or hate it, research shows about a quarter of people feel stressed out by the sound of holiday tunes. But I'm not seeing any complaints about the early return of holiday lattes. Today's Top Story U.S. Welcomes Back Foreign Travelers—As Long As They're Vaccinated Yesterday, the United States lifted restrictions barring foreign travelers from entering the country. Now, with proof of complete vaccination, international travelers can fly into the U.S.   If you or a loved one is hoping to head stateside for the holidays, it's important to know that vaccination isn't the only thing necessary for entry. Testing is still required.   For those who are fully vaccinated, the CDC calls for a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel. For those who are not fully vaccinated but are allowed to travel into the U.S.—like American citizens or foreigners entering because of a documented emergency—a negative test taken within 24 hours of their trip will be required.   Things get a little confusing with kids. Anyone under the age of 18 can test three days out if they're traveling with a fully-vaccinated adult. But if they're traveling alone or with unvaccinated adults, the 24-hour testing rule applies. Children under the age of 2 don't need a test. Know More Worried about securing a test? The White House says both viral PCR tests and "rapid" antigen tests count toward this testing requirement, allowing for more options and availability. Feel Better More travelers means a higher risk of COVID-19 spread. But experts say it's a necessary risk to get our lives back on track, and that simple measures like masking during travel can help keep transmission low. READ MORE Americans are feeling ambivalent about COVID-19 risk this holiday season. Our vaccine sentiment tracker survey shows that when making travel plans, only 47% of respondents are considering the vaccination status of those they're visiting or the number of COVID cases at their destination. Duolingo Is Good For Your Brain If you're familiar with the language-learning app Duolingo, you might wonder if it's actually helpful. A small study suggests that it has at least one major benefit: It's just as useful as specially-designed "brain training" apps at improving brain function. It probably won't lead to fluency, but you might learn how to say "the boy eats the apple" in Spanish along the way! READ MORE Don't Sweat Your Glucose Checks In order to monitor blood glucose levels, people with diabetes typically rely on multiple finger prick tests throughout the day. Now, researchers are working on a device that bypasses the need for blood altogether, allowing users to monitor glucose levels through the sweat on their skin. The technology has a long way to go. But researchers are already excited about its use for other conditions in the future. READ MORE   Keep Reading   ■ Are Scented Candles Harmful to Your Health? The New York Times     ■ Americans Are So Over Delta. Axios     ■ Early Trials Underway to Test Mushrooms as COVID Treatment. Medscape More From Verywell COVID Home Tests: What to Know READ MORE What Is a Caffeine Allergy? READ MORE Celiac Disease Symptoms In Women READ MORE   How'd we do? If you have any feedback, send us a note at   feedback@verywell.com.       You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.   A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005   © 2021 verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy