Only non-vaccinated guests will be getting tested before the wedding. As of right now there are 15 guests attending the wedding who have not been vaccinated.
Those who have not been vaccinated should have received an email with their assigned COVID testing time.
New CDC guidelines do not require vaccinated people to be tested if asymptomatic prior to travel or gatherings with other vaccinated people. See link for further details: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html#anchor_1617376507475
We are following CDC guidelines and not requiring vaccinated guests to get tested HOWEVER if you would like a test we have one for you, please email me if you still want to be tested: kelseystander@gmail.com
We appreciate and understand your absence under these circumstances. Please do not attend if you are feeling symptomatic regardless of these rapid test results.
We will be using the CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen test. This test requires a nasal swab and will provide a result in 10 minutes.
These rapid tests are 88% accurate at detecting the virus.
Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea
Please see the FDA Emergency Use Authorization PDF for additional information on the CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Test: https://www.fda.gov/media/142919/download#:~:text=of%20the%20Test-,The%20CareStart%E2%84%A2%20COVID%2D19%20Antigen%20test%20is%20a%20lateral,by%20their%20healthcare%20provider%20within