This information is current as of 3/2/22 and is subject to change at any time.

Participants are expected to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines as well as local and state advisories regarding COVID-19.

Visit the CDC website for complete details and to familiarize yourself with what is expected from all participants.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

Hawaii Travel Restrictions: As of March 25, 2022, travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative test result to bypass quarantine.  Hawaii's pre-travel testing program ends on March 25, 2022 and unvaccinated travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to provide a negative test result from a Trusted Testing and Travel Partner.  Travelers are also no longer required to fill out a health questionnaire before arrival. 

Hawaii Mask Requirement: A statewide mandate requires individuals 5 and older to wear a face mask in indoor public settings. Masks are not required outdoors.

General Airport Guidelines

• Per federal guidelines, all travelers are required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at ALL airports and onboard ALL aircraft.
• There are conveniently located hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the airport.
• The airport is cleaning and sanitizing with greater frequency on all high-touch surfaces using hospital-grade products.
• You can reduce the number of person-to-person interactions at airports with options such as online check-in, mobile or print-at-home boarding passes, self-serve kiosks and traveling with minimal baggage.

NOTE: Travelers are responsible for complying with the rules of their local airport, as well as any connecting airports they may travel through, as part of their round-trip flight itinerary.

TSA Response to COVID-19

Changes you will notice at airport screening checkpoints nationwide include:

• As of February 2, 2021, all airline travelers must wear a facemask through the entire travel experience.
  • Failure to comply may result in denial of entry to the screening area and may result in penalty fines.
  • National Press Release, September 9, 2021
• Remove belts and all personal items from your pockets such as wallets, keys or phones before entering the checkpoint queue and place them in your carry-on bag (does not apply to TSA PreCheck members).
• Social distancing among travelers in the checkpoint line and among TSA officers with visual reminders of appropriate spacing on checkpoint floors, and opening more checkpoint lanes, where possible, to reduce time spent in line. 
• ID verification without physical contact between the TSA officer and the traveler.
  • Travelers should keep possession of their boarding pass, place it on the document scanner and show the boarding pass to the TSA officer for visual inspection.
• Reduced physical contact with the implementation of phased installation of acrylic barriers at various points throughout the checkpoint area
• Increased frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched checkpoint surfaces, including security screening equipment and bins
• All TSA officers are required to wear masks and gloves at the checkpoint, and they may be wearing eye protection or clear plastic face shields.
• TSA officers changing gloves after each pat down and at the request of any passenger.
• As a temporary exemption from the 3-1-1- rule, TSA is allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, that will be screened separately.  All other liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on bags are limited to 3.4 ounces that must fit in a one quart-sized bag.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after using kiosks and going through security checkpoints.
• TSA Know Before You Go infographic  
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline to May 3, 2023. To learn more, visit this website.

Additional Information and Tips

• Be sure to visit the official website of your airline carrier, your local airport and any connecting airports for health and safety measures they have in place.
• Bring your own face coverings (mask and/or shield) and wear them in public spaces.
• Sneeze or cough into your arm when in public spaces.
• Maintain appropriate social distancing.
• Avoid hugging, handshaking, etc.
• Have a travel-sized hand sanitizer and packet of tissues with you at all times.
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently throughout the day.
• Sanitize your cell phone daily.
• If you’re on-site and not feeling well, return to your room and alert the hotel front desk immediately.
• If you become sick within 14 days after attending the program and are diagnosed positive for COVID-19, please inform Labcorp Program Headquarters.