COVID-19 onboard testing
Evolution Yacht Agents offers all clients in the Barcelona area onboard or “at home” testing for the coronavirus, both immunity and PCR checks.
- PCR (Polymerise Chain Reaction): detects the presence of the virus DNA, which can be found early on, even before symptoms have developed. Both blood and nasopharyngeal swab samples are submitted for analysis.
- Immunity Test: detects antibodies IgG and IgM in the blood which indicate if you have had the virus and have developed an adequate immune response. Blood analysis only.
This combined testing is considered the most accurate and efficient method currently available and it is recognized and certified by the Spanish Ministry of Health.
Evolution Yacht Agents have carried out over 500 COVID-19 tests in Spain for crew and guests this season 2020 with the following results.
In the Barcelona Area (including Tarragona) we have processed 416 COVID-19 tests to date with only 4 results coming in positive, which means less than 1%. All 4 crew were asymptomatic and just being tested as part of the vessel´s due diligence protocol. Upon retesting a week later all crew returned negative PCR results.
In the Balearics area, we are pleased to announce that we have done 109 PCR test for our clients and all produced negative results.
The media coverage of the pandemic in Spain is portraying a rather dismal picture, but the reality is rather different in light of our statistics above.
We will be pleased to welcome you to any Spanish port this winter, and can assure you of a safe and healthy environment.
Please also ask about our recommendations regarding flu vaccinations for the winter season 2020-2021. Our team would be delighted to provide more information at info@evolutionagents.com