COVID-19 Resources

CCSA follows CDC guidance on COVID testing and response.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html

UPDATE ON COVID TESTING REQUIREMENTS for TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES

As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

CCSA EXPECTATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

COVID TESTING

• Pre-Departure - CCSA requires each person confirm they have not tested positive for COVID within 48-hours of departure by logging into your CCSA account and completing the required confirmation section.
• Pre-US Return - While testing to travel to the US is no longer required, we recommend that everyone complete a self-test prior to your return to the United States.
• Letter - If you have had COVID in the 90 days before travel, we recommend you obtain the travel letter per the CDC guidelines… https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
• CCSA recommends that every person on a program bring Rapid COVID tests for personal use. A positive test within ten (10) days of departure and on-site will trigger actions that meet the health authority requirements. It is an individual’s responsibility to remain eligible to travel on a CCSA program.

COVID VACCINATION

Will CCSA require participants to be immunized against COVID-19?
Yes, CCSA requires all students, faculty, guests, and administrators to be fully vaccinated in advance of their program start date.

The CDC defines “fully vaccinated” as one dose of a single-dose vaccine or two doses on different days (regardless of time interval) of either an mRNA or a protein-based series.

Following the CDC guidance, CCSA highly recommends that each person on a program is up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling. The CDC defines this as … “A person is up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination if they have received all recommended doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. Getting a second booster is not necessary to be considered up to date at this time.” If you're not yet boosted, plan to get a booster as soon as possible. A 14-day lead time before departure is recommended by the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Will I be able to travel without having been vaccinated against COVID-19?
CCSA will follow CDC/WHO requirements and the expectation is that all students, faculty, guests, and administrators will be fully vaccinated. Everyone must meet entry requirements for their destinations.

Do I still need to wear a face covering?
CCSA recommends masks during the air travel portion of a program and when in crowded public places.

Where can I get vaccinated?
CCSA has created this resource page where participants can look up their state-specific requirements and procedures for the COVID-19 vaccination (see table to right).

Why should I get vaccinated? Is it safe?
According to the CDC, the vaccines are effective, and studies have shown they prevent severe illness and death from the virus. See https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html for information.

*We encourage you to visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html for further information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination.