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Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency (DARPA) Subterranean (SubT)
Challenge Final Event COVID-19 Travel
Guidance and Safety Plan
Version 1
May 11, 2021
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Tactical Technology Office
675 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-2114
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. COVID-19 POINT OF CONTACT.................................................................................................................... 3
3. UNDERSTANDING RISK............................................................................................................................... 3
4. VACCINATION ............................................................................................................................................ 3
5. TRAVEL INFORMATION AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 4
WHEN NOT TO TRAVEL ...................................................................................................................................... 4
PLANNING AHEAD ............................................................................................................................................. 4
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 5
5.3.1. Domestic Travel Restrictions (within the U.S.) ............................................................................................ 5
5.3.2. International Travel Restrictions (into the U.S.) .......................................................................................... 5
5.3.3. Hotel Booking and Check-in Guidance ........................................................................................................ 6
6. ON-SITE SAFETY PLAN ................................................................................................................................ 6
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 7
PERSONAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND DAILY SCREENING ........................................................................................... 7
6.2.1. Daily Questionnaire..................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2.2. Daily Temperature Checks .......................................................................................................................... 7
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WORKSPACES................................................................................................................. 7
MASKS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
HAND WASHING ............................................................................................................................................... 8
CLEANING OF WORKSPACES ................................................................................................................................ 8
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND EVENING DINING .................................................................................................. 8
7. GUIDANCE FOR SICK OR SYMPTOMATIC PARTICIPANTS.............................................................................. 9
POSITIVE TEST RESULTS ...................................................................................................................................... 9
NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS .................................................................................................................................. 10
APPENDIX A: U.S. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BY STATE ........................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BY COUNTRY................................................................... 13
APPENDIX C: COVID-19 SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE ........................................................................................ 15
APPENDIX D: LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONS .......................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX E: REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................. 19
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1. Purpose
The purpose of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Subterranean (SubT)
Challenge Final Event COVID-19 Travel Guidance and Safety Plan is to provide
recommendations and precautions to reduce exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus
at the SubT Challenge Final Event, held at the Louisville Mega Cavern in Louisville, Kentucky.
For purposes of this document, “Final Event” includes all set up, event, and tear down days. The
COVID-19 Travel Guidance and Safety Plan is subject to change based on evolving
recommendations from the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DARPA,
and state and local authorities. While, the DARPA SubT Challenge Team will periodically update
this document as new information or updated guidelines are published, participants in the Final
Event should follow the publicly available guidance of the U.S. CDC, WHO and DoD, when
applicable.
2. COVID-19 Point of Contact
A COVID-19 Point of Contact (POC) has been designated as the authority to address all COVID-
19 related inquiries and ensure that proper protocol is followed with regard to safety and
confidentiality. All COVID-19 questions should be directed to Margaret Rowland at
mrowland@sainc.com.
3. Understanding Risk
The world is in the midst of a pandemic that has required people to change the way they interact
with one another. It is important for individuals to understand potential risks and how to adopt
different types of prevention measures to protect themselves and to help reduce the spread of
COVID-19.
The CDC continues to recommend that large gatherings be avoided, particularly those in which
physical (social) distancing cannot be maintained between people who live in different
households. Attending a large gathering or event increases an individual’s chance of being
in close contact with non-household members and being exposed to COVID-19. Each individual
participant must consider the level of risk acceptable and determine what is personally acceptable
prior to attending the Final Event. Attendance of the Final Event is a personal decision and should
not be considered mandatory.
Per the travel and safety guidance below, the DARPA SubT Challenge Team will make every
effort to promote healthy behaviors and maintain healthy environments to reduce risk. The more
steps participants can take, the safer they will be at the gathering. No one measure is enough to
prevent the spread of COVID-19. Participants should wear a mask that completely covers their
nose and mouth, stay at least six feet (two meters) away from others, avoid crowded, poorly
ventilated indoor spaces, wash hands, know and watch for symptoms of COVID-19, know when
to quarantine, and follow CDC guidelines and the details of the safety plan outlined below.
4. Vaccination
Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, information is rapidly emerging about
how vaccines can help stop the pandemic. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.
Participants should consult their local government website to determine if they are currently
eligible for a vaccine or if they are likely to be eligible before the SubT Challenge Final Event.
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3On March 8, 2021, the CDC provided the first set of public health recommendations for fully
vaccinated people. This guidance will be updated and expanded based on the level of community
spread of COVID-19, the proportion of the population that is fully vaccinated, and the rapidly
evolving science on COVID-19 vaccines.
• People are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received
the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna vaccines), or two weeks after
they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine).
o Individuals who receive a vaccine other than those listed above should consult
their home country’s health department website for guidance on when they are
considered fully vaccinated.
• If fully vaccinated individuals have been around someone who has COVID-19, they do not
need to stay away from others or get tested unless they have symptoms.
Although COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping fully vaccinated people from getting sick,
scientists are still learning how well vaccines prevent those individuals from spreading the virus
that causes COVID-19 to others, even if they do not have symptoms. For these reasons, people
who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should keep taking precautions in public
places until more is known, like wearing a mask that completely covers their nose and mouth,
staying six feet (two meters) apart from others, avoiding crowded, poorly ventilated spaces, and
washing their hands often.
5. Travel Information and Safety Recommendations
When Not to Travel
Per CDC guidance, individuals should not travel or travel with someone if either party is sick (even
if fully vaccinated), have suspected or diagnosed/tested positive for COVID-19 (even if they don’t
have symptoms), or have been around someone with suspected or diagnosed COVID-19 in the
past 14 days (even if they did not have symptoms). Learn when it is safe to travel.
Planning Ahead
Being mindful of the COVID-19 risks, the DARPA SubT Challenge Team requests that all
participants plan ahead and practice preventative measures prior to traveling to the SubT
Challenge Final Event. It is recommended to travel with their health insurance cards, vaccination
cards and any information that may be needed, including doctor’s contact information.
Ensure to pack a sufficient number of masks. Masks will be required to be worn on site at the
event unless eating or drinking. Per the CDC Order released on January 29, 2021, masks are
required on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or
out of the U.S. and in transportation hubs such as airports and train stations. Wear a mask for the
duration of the flight/ride unless eating or drinking.
When traveling, please consider options that mitigate COVID-19 transmission risk. Avoid crowds
and stay at least six feet (two meters) from others. Wash hands often or use hand sanitizer with
at least 60% alcohol.
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4Travel Restrictions
Participants are recommended to keep track of the U.S. travel regulations, as reported by the
U.S. Department of State, and their home country’s travel regulations. It is important for
individuals to understand all travel restrictions that pertain to their trip before booking travel.
Please see Appendix A for current known travel restrictions to and from U.S. states, and Appendix
B for current known international travel restrictions to and from countries relevant to the SubT
Challenge participants.
5.3.1. Domestic Travel Restrictions (within the U.S.)
Per the CDC, people who are fully vaccinated can travel safely within the United States.
Unvaccinated individuals should get tested 1-3 days before their trip and either get tested 3-5
days after travel and self-quarantine for seven days, or self-quarantine for 10 days.
5.3.2. International Travel Restrictions (into the U.S.)
Per the CDC, as of April 30, 2021, with specific exceptions, several Presidential proclamations
established restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the U.S. to help slow the spread of
COVID-19. Travelers who have passed through or have been in the below countries in the 14
days preceding entry into the U.S. should visit the CDC website for more information.
• Most European Countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City)
• UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
• China
• Iran
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• Brazil
• South Africa
• India
On January 12, 2021, the CDC announced an Order requiring all air passengers arriving to the
U.S. from a foreign country get tested no more than three days before their flight departs (to
include vaccinated individuals) and to present the negative result (or documentation of having
recovered from COVID-19) to the airline before boarding the flight. Air passengers will also be
required to confirm that the information they present is true in the form of an attestation. This
Order is effective as of 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on January 26, 2021. For the full list of
requirements and exemptions, please review the language in the Order.
5.3.3. Hotel Booking and Check-in Guidance
SubT Challenge participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations and are
discouraged from booking shared, close-contact sleeping rooms. Use options for online
reservation and check-in, mobile room key, and contactless payment when possible. Wear
a mask in the lobby or other common areas.
6. On-site Safety Plan
The SubT Challenge Final Event on-site safety plan relies on a common understanding of
a multiple barrier approach to reduce exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Simply put, participants will be safer when multiple barriers separate them from the virus.
Barriers include:
• Personal health – awareness of symptoms and self-isolation if sick; vaccination
encouraged for personal safety
• Daily screening – daily COVID-19 questionnaire and temperature checks
• Social distancing – maintaining six feet (two meters) separation at all times
• Space planning – planning workspaces to maximize social distancing
• Masking – wearing masks as recommended by the CDC
• Hand washing – frequent, effective hand washing
• Cleaning of workspace – frequent, effective cleaning
• Conduct at hotel/after-hours – participant safety outside of the event venue
• Policies and procedures – put in place to support and encourage implementation of
multiple barriers
At the beginning of the event, the DARPA SubT Challenge Team will deliver a safety brief that
includes COVID-19 requirements and guidelines on the multiple barrier approach.
Any participant showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave the event venue, return to
their accommodations and follow the Guidance for Sick or Symptomatic Participants (Section 7).
The DARPA SubT Challenge Team will keep a list of all participants and contact information for
potential contact tracing purposes. This information will be collected via the SubT Challenge Final
Event online enrollment form and will be safeguarded using two-factor authentication and
appropriate physical, administrative, and technical protocols.
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6Participation Requirements
IMPORTANT: In order to enter the event, participants must either be fully vaccinated OR provide
a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken 1-3 days prior to event check-in. This information will
be collected at on-site check-in. Data collected will be safeguarded using two factor authentication
and appropriate physical, administrative, and technical protocols.
Personal Health Awareness and Daily Screening
6.2.1. Daily Questionnaire
Within 24 hours of arrival at the SubT Challenge Final Event registration desk, each participant
will be required to complete the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire (Appendix C) via an online
form. In addition, each morning, prior to transiting to the venue, participants must ask themselves
the questions in accordance with the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire. If a participant answers
yes to any of the questions, they should not travel to the venue, self-isolate in their
accommodations, and follow the Guidance for Sick or Symptomatic Participants (Section 7).
6.2.2. Daily Temperature Checks
Temperatures will be taken upon each entry to the venue. If over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38
degrees Celsius), the participant will be asked to rest for 10 minutes before retesting. If the
participant is still over 100.4°F (38°C) after retesting, they will be asked to leave, self-isolate in
their accommodations, and follow the Guidance for Sick or Symptomatic Participants (Section 7).
Social Distancing and Workspaces
All participants should practice physical distancing, specifically by staying at least six feet (two
meters) from other people.
The SubT Challenge Final event will follow Kentucky state guidelines for events in accordance
with the Healthcare Order Update, effective April 19, 2021, by limiting venue capacity to no more
than 60% and by maintaining six feet (two meters) social distancing. The DARPA SubT Challenge
Team will minimize the use of any waiting areas, develop and implement a plan and protocols to
create transmission barriers, where possible, and implement touchless solutions, where practical.
Participants will be assigned separate spaces to limit the number of people in each workspace.
All indoor event spaces will be measured and set up with seating to allow for six feet (two meters)
social distancing. Participants are discouraged from sharing of items that are difficult to clean,
sanitize, or disinfect.
Please consider personnel spacing when arranging vehicle transit to and from the venue. It is
recommended that masks be worn in cars due to the enclosed nature of the space.
Masks
Masks that completely cover an individual’s nose and mouth will be required to be worn on site at
the event unless eating or drinking. Participants must practice social distancing when eating or
drinking.
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7Novelty or non-protective masks, masks with ventilation valves, or face shields are not authorized
as a substitute for masks. Masks must fit properly (i.e., snugly around the nose and chin with no
large gaps around the sides of the face).
The below types of masks are authorized:
• Non-medical disposable masks
• Masks made with breathable fabric (such as cotton) – two or three layers
• Masks made with tightly woven fabric (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when
held up to a light source) – two or three layers
• Masks with inner filter pockets
Hand Washing
Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer will be provided and should be used regularly.
Participants should:
• Wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after having
been in a public place, or after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol, covering all surfaces of their hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry
• Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow
• Limit personal greetings such as handshakes, high-fives, and hugs
Cleaning of Workspaces
To ensure cleanliness and safety, a cleaning and disinfection program will be put into effect for
hard surfaces and objects frequently touched by multiple people, in accordance with CDC
cleaning guidelines. Common touch points will be cleaned and sanitized regularly throughout the
Final Event.
Hotel Accommodations and Evening Dining
It is recommended that participants minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact with
other people as much as possible, such as inside lounging areas, dining areas/kitchens, game
rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, spas, salons, and fitness centers. Participants should consider
taking the stairs or waiting to use the elevator until they can maintain social distancing or ride
alone. Outdoor spaces vs. indoor spaces are recommended for use when possible.
Hotels may limit the number of individuals in lobbies or meeting rooms. Participants should plan
for smaller work groups, and possibly secure an additional hotel room for meeting if necessary.
Large group meals indoors are not recommended. Request contactless delivery for any room
service orders. If eating at restaurants, it is recommended to request take out or outdoor patio
seating and limit the sharing of food and drink items.
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87. Guidance for Sick or Symptomatic Participants
In accordance with CDC guidelines the DARPA SubT Challenge Team recommends the following
steps for participants who experience symptoms of COVID-19 during the SubT Challenge Final
Event:
• Do not report to the event venue!
• Isolate at hotel/accommodations and follow CDC guidelines for what to do if you are sick
• Notify your team lead, who will notify the COVID-19 POC at mrowland@sainc.com
• Contact a primary care physician and discuss symptoms
• Get a COVID-19 test (see Appendix D for local testing facilities)
If a participant drives themself to any medical facilities, the vehicle should no longer be used by
other team members. Any items needed by the individual (i.e., car keys, food, medicine, etc.)
should be delivered to the door via contactless delivery.
Positive Test Results
If a participant experiencing symptoms is tested and receives a positive COVID-19 test result, the
participant should isolate at their hotel/accommodations and follow the CDC guidelines for what
to do if you are sick. The participant may not return to the venue until they have:
• Consulted with a healthcare provider
• Met the CDC criteria to discontinue self-isolation
• Received written permission via email from the COVID-19 POC at
mrowland@sainc.com
The COVID-19 POC will coordinate with the applicable team lead or area lead to determine which
participants may have been exposed to the virus and need to take additional precautions. The
COVID-19 POC will inform applicable participants of their possible exposure to COVID-19, while
maintaining confidentiality as required by the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Participants who have been in close contact will be instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days and
may not return to the venue for 14 days or until they have met one of the CDC options to reduce
quarantine.
The COVID-19 POC will follow reporting processes, including notifying Louisville Mega Cavern
and public health authorities.
The DARPA SubT Challenge Team will close off the areas used by the participant in the last 24
hours and disinfect any areas frequented by the individual in accordance with the CDC cleaning
guidelines.
Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 while in attendance at the SubT Challenge Final
Event will work with their team lead to coordinate any extended travel approvals and hotel stays
and will work with medical professionals to determine when it is safe to discontinue isolation
and/or travel home.
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9Negative Test Results
If a participant experiencing symptoms is tested and receives a negative COVID-19 test result,
they must present the following before returning to the venue:
• A copy of the negative COVID-19 test result from within 24 hours
• A signed COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire (Appendix C)
• Written permission via email from the COVID-19 POC at mrowland@sainc.com
If a participant previously tested positive for COVID-19 while in the local area for the SubT
Challenge Final Event and they meet the qualifications to end isolation, they must provide the
following before returning to the venue:
• A signed COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire (Appendix C)
• Written permission via email from the COVID-19 POC at mrowland@sainc.com
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10Appendix A: U.S. Travel Restrictions by State
Statuses are listed as of the date of publication of this document.
Alabama No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Alaska No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. Voluntary testing is recommended.
Arizona No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Arkansas No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. Voluntary self-quarantine is
California encouraged but not required.
Colorado No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. Voluntary testing and quarantines are
Connecticut recommended.
Delaware No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Florida No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Georgia No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Travelers five and older who want to bypass the 10-day mandatory quarantine must
have a negative test results -- from a trusted testing partner -- taken within 72 hours
Hawaii of the final leg of departure.
Idaho No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
No statewide travel restrictions. Individuals traveling to Chicago from an Orange
State must quarantine for 10 days unless they have a negative test result taken
within 72 hours before arrival or have been vaccinated and meet inoculation
guidelines. Kentucky is considered a Yellow State. Individuals coming from a Yellow
Illinois State do not need to quarantine or take a prearrival test.
Indiana No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Iowa No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions that should affect SubT Challenge
Kansas participants. Learn more here.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions that should affect SubT Challenge
Kentucky participants. Learn more here.
Louisiana No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Individuals traveling to Maine from an outside state will be exempt from travel
restrictions unless determined otherwise by the Maine CDC. Travelers must
quarantine for 10 days upon arrival and fill out a travel protocol form if they are
Maine arriving from a nonexempt state. Currently there are no nonexempt states.
Maryland No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Visitors are asked to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Travelers who have a
negative COVID-19 test up to 72 hours before arrival are exempt. Visitors may also
Massachusetts test once they arrive in state but are asked to quarantine while awaiting results.
Michigan No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Minnesota No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Mississippi No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Missouri No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Montana No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Nebraska No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Nevada No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Domestic visitors to New Hampshire no longer need to quarantine or take a COVID-
New Hampshire 19 test, but it is still recommended to get tested 3-5 days after arrival.
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Pennsylvania and Delaware should self-quarantine for 10 days. Fully vaccinated
people or people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past three months are
New Jersey exempt from quarantine.
Individuals traveling to New Mexico from an outside state are recommended to self-
quarantine for 10 days or the length of their stay, whichever is shorter. Travel from
low risk states are exempt (currently only Hawaii is low risk). Kentucky is not
New Mexico considered a low risk state.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. Individuals are asked to fill out a New
New York York state traveler health form unless coming from a bordering state.
North Carolina No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
North Dakota No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Ohio No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Oklahoma No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. Individuals traveling to Oregon from
Oregon an outside state are encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
Pennsylvania No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Individuals traveling into Rhode Island from states reporting positive testing rates of
5% or more must self-quarantine for 10 days or get a negative test result within 72
hours of arrival. If travelers receive a test during quarantine in Rhode Island and get
a negative result, they can stop quarantining. Kentucky has a positive test rate
greater than 5%. Fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals are exempt from
quarantine. If an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in last 90 days and
Rhode Island finished isolation period, they are also exempt.
South Carolina No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
South Dakota No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Tennessee No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Texas No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Utah No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Individuals traveling into Vermont who were out-of-state for a day trip or more must
quarantine upon arrival for 14 days. Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to test or
quarantine. Unvaccinated individuals must get a PCR test for COVID-19 taken no
Vermont more than three days upon arrival. If the result is negative, no quarantine is required.
No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions. The state encourages travelers from
Virginia other states to get tested 1-3 days before travel and 3-5 days after travel.
Visitors are asked to get a test within 72 hours of traveling, and if positive, don’t
travel. If visiting for more than three days, visitors should limit activities until a second
test is taken 3-5 days after arrival. Individuals that are fully vaccinated within 90 days
or tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days and are asymptomatic are
Washington, DC exempt.
Washington No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
West Virginia No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Wisconsin No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
Wyoming No statewide, county, or city travel restrictions.
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12Appendix B: International Travel Restrictions by Country
Statuses are listed as of the date of publication of this document. If you do not see your home
country below please notify the COVID-19 POC at mrowland@sainc.com.
Australia Per the Australian Government, there's a ban on overseas travel from Australia.
Individuals can’t leave Australia unless they get an exemption from the Department
of Home Affairs. It is not advised to travel to the U.S., including Alaska, Puerto
Rico and the Hawaiian Islands due to the health risks from the COVID-19
pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. If an exemption has been
retrieved and a traveler is returning to Australia, they must complete a Travel
Declaration and provide evidence of a negative test taken 72 hours or less before
scheduled departure
Canada Per the Canadian Government, individuals should avoid non-essential travel
outside Canada until further notice. For re-entry in Canada, all passengers five
years of age or older, must present a medical certificate with a negative test result
issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Czech Republic Per the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC, all passengers
travelling to the Czech Republic that have spent more than 12 hours in the
countries not considered low risk (the U.S. is considered very-high risk) have to fill
out the Passenger Locator Form before entering the country and must present a
negative test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Germany Per the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Germany, restrictions are in place for
entry into Germany from a large number of countries. Those entering Germany
from risk areas (to include the U.S.) must complete a digital entry registration form,
be tested for coronavirus and, depending on the regulations of the Land in
question, self-isolate.
Hungary Per the Budapest Airport website, Hungarian citizens or permanent residents may
enter the country without restrictions if they are returning home from the following
countries, and can attest credibly that they were traveling for business reasons:
member states of the European Union or of the European Economic Area (EEA),
United States of America, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, the
Republic of Korea, Turkey, the Ukraine, Singapore, Bahrein and the United Arab
Emirates. If the traveler cannot prove they were traveling for business reasons
they must either home quarantine for 10 days from the date of entry or attest with
documentation that they received two negative tests performed in Hungary at two
different times with at least 48 hours between them.
India Per the New Delhi Airport Website, all travelers must fill out a self-declaration form,
and upload their negative RT-PCR certificate, taken within 72 hours prior to
departure. Travelers will be required to monitor their health for 14 days
Norway Per the Norwegian Government, only Norwegian citizens and residents of Norway
are permitted to enter the country. All persons traveling to Norway must fill out a
travel registration form before arriving in the country and must quarantine for 10
days upon arrival. At the earliest, it is possible to end quarantine on day seven if
the traveler tests negative twice after arrival in Norway. Persons who do not have a
fixed residential address (rented or owned) are required to stay at a quarantine
hotel.
Singapore Per the Singapore Government Agency Website, all passengers entering
Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and passengers
with a Long‑Term Pass (LTP), must submit a health declaration. Upon entry into
Singapore, passengers may have to self‑isolate, depending on the traveler’s
recent travel history in the past consecutive 14 days to countries/regions listed in
the Summary Table. If traveling from the U.S., individuals must take a test on
arrival, quarantine for 14 days at an SHN Dedicated Facility (SDF) and take a test
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13at the end of SHN. To expedite the test at the airport, travelers are encouraged to
register and pre-pay for their on-arrival test prior to departure.
South Korea Per the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the Republic of Korea, all Korean and
foreign nationals traveling to South Korea from other countries must present a
negative test result carried out in the 72 hours before arrival. Foreign nationals
without a negative test will not be allowed to board their flight. Koreans may enter
the country without a negative test but must undergo a 14-day quarantine.
Spain Per the Ministry of Health website, all passengers entering Spain from other
countries must fill out the Health Control Form associated with their trip to present
at the Health Control of the airport of arrival in Spain. Additionally, all passengers
coming from a risk area (does not currently include the U.S.) must present a
negative test result carried out in the 72 hours before arrival in Spain.
Sri Lanka Per the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, all individuals traveling to Sri Lanka from other
countries must submit a Health Declaration Form on arrival and present a negative
test result carried out in the three days before arrival. Arriving passengers must
undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine followed by an at-home 14-day self-
isolation.
Sweden Per the Public Health Agency of Sweden, Swedish citizens and foreign nationals
are asked to avoid close contact with others for at least seven days. Individuals
must take a COVID-19 test upon entry to Sweden on day five after arrival.
Individuals are encouraged to follow the recommendations for those traveling to
Sweden from abroad.
Switzerland Per the Federal Office Public Health, there are several new rules for people
entering Switzerland. Depending on the type of travel, passengers may have to fill
out an entry form, show proof of a negative test and/or go into quarantine. Rules
for entering Switzerland can be found here.
Taiwan Per the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, all passengers travelling to Taiwan
must present a negative test result issued within three working days, complete a
quarantine survey, undergo a 14‑day quarantine on arrival to be conducted in a
quarantine hotel or in a home with one person per residence, and provide proof of
the place of quarantine.
UK Per the UK Government, all passengers travelling to the UK must quarantine for 10
days upon arrival. Tests to be taken upon return to the UK will need to be booked
prior to departure. Additional requirements are in place for those traveling from
countries on the banned countries list; however, the U.S. is not included on that
list.
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14Appendix C: COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire
This paper form is administered by a private entity, Strategic Analysis (SA), and is not a service
of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), or the Department of Defense
(DoD). The collection of personal information by SA (whether in an identifiable form, or not) will
only be used, and only shared with the DoD/DARPA, for the limited purposes of: administration;
registration tracking; communication with registrants; to provide updates; and, as permissible for
public-health, safety, and security purposes. Other than for these limited uses, neither SA, nor
the DoD/DARPA, will create records about you for maintenance, use, storage, indexing, or
retrieval from any Government owned or operated system of records without your prior notice,
choice, or consent. All information collected and maintained by SA will be safeguarded using
appropriate physical, administrative, and technical protocols. For additional information on SA’s
privacy policy and practices please contact privacy@sainc.com.
Participant Name: Participant Phone Number (mobile):
Participant Type (staff, team, press, DV): Participant Team/Company/Organization:
Self-Declaration by Participant
1. Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?
Yes ☐ No ☐
If no, provide a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken 1-3 days prior to check-in.
2. I have read and agree to the latest DARPA SubT Challenge Final Event COVID-19 Travel
Guidance and Safety Plan (Version X).
Yes ☐ No ☐
3. Have you experienced any of the following cold or flu-like symptoms in the past 48 hours?
• Fever over 100.4°F (38°C) • Fatigue • Sore throat
• Chills • Muscle or body • Congestion or runny
• Cough aches nose
• Shortness of breath or • Headache • Nausea or vomiting
difficulty breathing • New loss of taste • Diarrhea
or smell
Yes ☐ No ☐
4. Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?
Yes ☐ No ☐
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155. Within the last 14 days, have you had any close contact with someone (six feet (two meters) or
closer for more than 15 minutes) who has shown COVID-19 symptoms or has tested positive for
COVID-19?
Yes ☐ No ☐
If the answer is “yes” to questions 2-5, access to the facility will be denied.
If the answer is “yes” to questions 3-5, do not travel to the venue, self-isolate, and follow the
Guidance for Sick or Symptomatic Participants (Section 7).
By signing this form, I confirm that I have honestly completed this form and if any information
arises that would change my answers to this form that I will contact the SubT COVID-19 POC,
Margaret Rowland, and notify her of this change in response. If applicable, event participants or
other persons that may have been in contact with you will be notified of their possible exposure.
Your name will be kept anonymous unless it is required by law to report your name and only to
the required organization.
Signature (participant): ________________________________ Date: __________________
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16Appendix D: Local COVID-19 Testing Locations
It is recommended to call the location first to confirm that hours and appointment information has
not changed since date of this document. Additional testing locations can be found here.
Location and Contact Information Hours and Appointments
Bluewater Labs Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
Southeast Christian Church Drive thru testing
920 Blankenbaker Parkway No appointment needed
Louisville, KY 40243
502-253-8000
Bluewater Labs Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Seven Counties Services – East Drive thru testing
4710 Champions Trace No appointment needed
Louisville, KY 40218
502-736-3051
Kentucky Exposition Center Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
937 Phillips Lane, Lot C Online registration required
Louisville, KY
Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center – Thursday Only 3pm-6pm
West Broadway (YMCA Parking Lot) Drive thru testing
1720 West Broadway Online registration required
Louisville, KY 40203
502-861-4611
Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center – Tuesday 8am-3pm
Hikes Point Wednesday 8am-3pm
2949 Breckenridge Lane Thursday 1:30pm-3pm
Louisville, KY 40220 Friday 1:30pm-3pm
502-861-4611 Drive thru testing
Online registration required
NuLease Medical Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm
5722 Outer Loop Friday 8am-4pm
Louisville, KY 40219 Registration by phone recommended but not
502-492-7455 required
CVS MinuteClinic Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
2311 Lime Kiln Lane Saturday 9am-5:30pm
Louisville, KY 40222 Sunday 9am-4:30pm
By appointment only
CVS MinuteClinic Monday-Friday 8am-1pm, 2pm-6pm
10490 Shelbyville Road Saturday-Sunday 9am-1pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Louisville, KY 40223 By appointment only
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17Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens – Dixie Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
5100 Dixie Highway Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Louisville, KY 40216 By appointment only
502-446-5555
Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens – Hikes Lane Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
2021 Hikes Lane Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Louisville, KY 40218 By appointment only
502-446-5555
Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens – St Matthews Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
4240 Shelbyville Road Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Louisville, KY 40207 By appointment only
502-446-5555
Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens – Stony Brook Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
2360 Stony Brook Drive Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Louisville, KY 40220 By appointment only
502-446-5555
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18Appendix E: References
For more information on COVID-19, please refer to the following:
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Kentucky State Resources
https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19
Louisville Resources
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus
U.S. Department of State
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
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