Hornet441
TUG Member
I am in HHI and will need a Covid test test to fly back to Canada from Savannah on Monday morning. Any suggestions or information is appreciated.
Agree 100%. I have used the Walgreen’s NAAT testing my last 3 trips to HHI with very quick results. My last trip I needed to get on the booking site just after midnight to get a booking when I wanted but I figured that out by watching the site for a few days. Things may be slower now on the site. I use the resort address with no problems. Just make sure you know the address when going to the drive thru as they usually ask you to confirm the address.Yes, definitely get the Walgreens test, but make sure to get their IDNow (a NAAT) test and not the rapid or PCR. It is still accepted, but not mandatory, by the Canadian Govt and results are good & accepted for 72 hrs. You must book a few days in advance (I found the biggest choice of appts after midnight or very early in the am) on this website. COVID-19 Testing | Select Location | Walgreens Use the address of where you are staying and check off (if asked) that you don't have any isnce. You will be asked for ID at the drive-up window but in all our visits the employee did not take a close look at it, I doubt she could even read my name from where I was sitting in the passenger seat. The test is free and results will be emailed within an hour or 2.
Could they refer them to someone who could test non-Americans.Friends just went to Walgreens on Fording Island Rd in Bluffton and were told they won't test non-Americans.
Friends just went to Walgreens on Fording Island Rd in Bluffton and were told they won't test non-Americans.
Diane, they booked online and went to the drive thru. and were denied. I guess they are the first. So don't go to the Walgreens on Fording Isand Rd in Bluffton SC.
They did refer them to a local pharmacy (Ulmer on Bluffton Rd), walked in and did the test. Cost $105 USD.
Friends just went to Walgreens on Fording Island Rd in Bluffton and were told they won't test non-Americans.
That to me sounds like discrimination.
Thinking out loud, but maybe it is an issue of payment? i.e. US Taxpayers will pay for testing and vaccines while those that hold foreign passports can not get it done at no charge? Again, just an opinion and have no idea if payment is the actual issue or not.....
I'm sure others will also have their guesses or opinions to post..
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Walgreens provides free testing. I am sure it isn't free, but I am not sure who pays for it. I don't think they have any method to charge for it.I agree it is discriminatory and makes little sense. They should do it for anyone. I could understand them saying they don’t take Canadian coverage … but refusing to do it does not make sense.
Testing and vaccinations are PUBLIC health measures. There is no citizenship or even “legal presence” requirement for that matter.