Published on : Monday, October 25, 2021
Fully-vaccinated people coming from countries under non-red list can now use a lateral flow test on, or before, day two of their return in UK.
The government of UK has explained that the move was a “huge boost” for the industry. After a week, Wales will bring some changes. Scotland and Northern Ireland have pointed that they may follow suit.
Before then, anybody travelling on to the other UK nations in the 10 days after coming in England will have to adhere to the rules for testing and quarantine in those places.
The recent alterations related to travel rules in England comes in time for many families going on half-term holidays.
The lateral flow tests for returning travelers must be bought from private providers with prices listed on the government website starting at £19.
Before visiting UK, passengers need to book tests. They will have to send a picture of their lateral flow test to confirm the result, and failure to do so could result in a fine of £1,000.
Also, the change applies to under-18s, residing in the UK, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Still, travellers will have to complete a passenger locator form before they return. The Department of Health explained that anyone tested positive will have to take a PCR test, which through NHS can be done free.
To quote Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, “I’m delighted that from today eligible travellers to England, who have had the life-saving Covid-19 vaccine, can benefit from a cheaper lateral flow test, providing faster results.”
Tags: COVID tests
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