Saint Luke's announces mandatory COVID vaccine and RT-PCR testing

[top_secret 2,062]

Saint Luke's Extension Clinic just announced MANDATORY completion of COVID vaccination before any medical will be issued in the Philippines.  Pretty much putting to rest any speculation about what COVID vaccine policy will be going forward.  No vaccine, no medical report.  If it is a two dose vaccine both doses must be completed on schedule for a medical report to be issued. 

 

There is also a new requirement for a negative RT-PCR test prior to any medical examination being done so that is another added expense.  They do not mention the option of a much cheaper, faster antigen test.  Coincidentally,  Saint Luke's Extension Clinic is offering RT-PCR testing for a fee.

 

Not a concern to us as my wife did already get her vaccine and we have good documentation of that fact.  However, I imagine some folks will be freaking out at this development.

 

https://slec.ph/

 

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ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted Wednesday, September 15, 2021
 

As per US CDC and Department of State, COVID 19 is classified as Class A, Inadmissible Medical Condition beginning October 1, 2021:

• For the safety of all staff and US visa applicants, a negative RT PCR test will be required to be presented prior to their medical examination. Tests should be done within 3 days of the medical appointment and at an accredited reputable laboratory.

RT PCR testing will be available onsite at SLEC-Ermita with results available within 24 hours and applicants are encourage to schedule their tests one day before their medical appointment date.

• Applicants with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or recent exposure to a possible COVID 19 case will not be allowed to proceed with their medical appointment and will be required to undergo a repeat RT-PCR test.

If positive, applicants are required to complete the mandatory isolation and quarantine periods:

• 10 days from the time of a (+) RT PCR test for mild-moderate cases or 21 days for severe cases

• 14 days for close contacts of active cases

• COVID-19 vaccination is also now included in the required immunization for US visa applicants and must be completed before their medical reports can be completed.

Applicants who received COVID-19 vaccines requiring 2 doses (e.g. Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Sinovac, Sinopharm, Gamaleya) will receive other required vaccines on or after their 2nd COVID -19 vaccine dose.

Applicants are advised to schedule their medical examination with this in mind - either schedule the medical exam after their 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose or have their medical exam in between the COVID-19 vaccination and wait for the 2nd dose to complete other required U.S. age-appropriate immunization.

 

[Joe Kano 327]

Do they have any single shot Covid Vaccines available at SLEC?

[top_secret 2,062]

Just now, Joe Kano said:

Do they have any single shot Covid Vaccines available at SLEC?

 

The announcement does not mention if COVID vaccine would be provided by Saint Luke's or if the applicant is expected to come up with it on their own.   US CDC guidelines do say the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be administered concurrently with other vaccines, yielding a completely vaccinated individual in a single day.  So that would seem like the easy solution.  J&J is available in the Philippines.  My wife got some.  The US donated 3.2 million doses of J&J to the Philippines so maybe they could kick down a few for SLEC to keep in their fridge.  It does mention they are accepting Chinovax and Rusovax too.

[jg121783 3,907]

Forcing an experimental medical treatment on people in order to immigrate. Pretty sad. Glad my wife immigrated here long before this madness.

[Will&Christine 51]

6 minutes ago, jg121783 said:

Forcing an experimental medical treatment on people in order to immigrate. Pretty sad. Glad my wife immigrated here long before this madness.

Yeah, pretty sad that people who immigrate legally have to. I don't see them doing all of that to people who migrating to USA through Mexico border.

[RO_AH 1,615]

3 hours ago, top_secret said:

Saint Luke's Extension Clinic just announced MANDATORY completion of COVID vaccination before any medical will be issued in the Philippines.  Pretty much putting to rest any speculation about what COVID vaccine policy will be going forward.  No vaccine, no medical report.  If it is a two dose vaccine both doses must be completed on schedule for a medical report to be issued. 

 

There is also a new requirement for a negative RT-PCR test prior to any medical examination being done so that is another added expense.  They do not mention the option of a much cheaper, faster antigen test.  Coincidentally,  Saint Luke's Extension Clinic is offering RT-PCR testing for a fee.

 

Not a concern to us as my wife did already get her vaccine and we have good documentation of that fact.  However, I imagine some folks will be freaking out at this development.

 

https://slec.ph/

 

So happy that my wife completed her medical a few months ago.

[jg121783 3,907]

2 hours ago, Will&Christine said:

Yeah, pretty sad that people who immigrate legally have to. I don't see them doing all of that to people who migrating to USA through Mexico border.

Even US citizens are having it forced on them. But not the illegals.

[RO_AH 1,615]

2 hours ago, Will&Christine said:

Yeah, pretty sad that people who immigrate legally have to. I don't see them doing all of that to people who migrating to USA through Mexico border.

Not to mention that we have to sign a legal document saying we will support that immigrant but our government supports those that come illegally

[snydez99 6]

So if you already have a Visa & are waiting to go to US is negative COVID test still enough ? Or do you need both COVID vaccinations?

[Puppythecat 89]

3 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Not to mention that we have to sign a legal document saying we will support that immigrant but our government supports those that come illegally

I was just thinking the other day that in order to let any of the illegal immigrants out of detainment they should have to first find one of the virtue signalling open-borders supporters to sign to financially support them.

[flicks1998 1,044]

This is becoming the norm worldwide. I was in Ireland and Italy last week and and you cannot even enter a restaurant, pub, mall etc without proof of vaccination. Also a number of countries in Europe are only accepting vaccinated travelers although in some places unvaccinated can take a PCR test before arrival and quarantine for 5 days or so. 
 

Its basically what’s been in place for yellow fever countries for decades. 

[RO_AH 1,615]

1 minute ago, flicks1998 said:

This is becoming the norm worldwide. I was in Ireland and Italy last week and and you cannot even enter a restaurant, pub, mall etc without proof of vaccination

This is the mandate in Honolulu currently. Malls not included. Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot Walmart have way more people than a restaurant but no vaccine required. Also all that is required is a picture of a vaccine card. You don't have to provide ID so basically you can show a picture of anyones. lol so stupid that you can't make this up.

[NoMansLand2020 298]

Required to have a negative result before medical and then before entering the US. Philippines is a BS country. Couldn't pay me enough to live there. 

[Lemonslice 4,554]

12 minutes ago, NoMansLand2020 said:

Required to have a negative result before medical and then before entering the US. Philippines is a BS country. Couldn't pay me enough to live there. 

You realize that's a requirement made by the US, right?

[NoMansLand2020 298]

17 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

You realize that's a requirement made by the US, right?

Having to be vaccinated and having to take a covid test prior to the medical is a a result of the loser Philippines mishandling of the pandemic and snail paced vaccine rollout combined with the BS quarantine and lockdown Rollercoaster restrictions. If the country was operating in a similar capacity to the US, they wouldn't have these extra requirements and petitions could be completed quicker as the embassy could be at full staff. Everything is based off local conditions, which is no fault to the US, but the Philippines.