PCR tests for protected
COSTLY Covid tests for doublevaccinated travellers will be scrapped “as soon as possible,” Sajid Javid has confirmed.
The Health Secretary has asked officials to get rid of PCR tests because they should not be in place for longer than “absolutely necessary.” He told Sky News: “I’m not going to make that decision right now. But I’ve already asked the officials that the moment we can, let’s get rid of these kinds of intrusions.The cost that generates for
families, particularly families just trying to go out and holiday, you know we shouldn’t be keeping anything like that in place for a second longer than is absolutely necessary.”
Paul Charles, of The PC Agency travel firm, said: “It’s exactly what we’ve been calling for because these tests have been expensive and too confusing. It would help the inbound travel industry which is in turmoil.” At present, passengers returning from green or amber list countries must take PCR tests on or before day two after they arrive back.
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Turkey is expected to be taken off the red list.