Portugal launches new virus travel insurance programme
A new secure travel insurance programme has been launched in Portugal, subject to different travel rules across the UK, to allow travellers peace of mind when it comes to COVID-19 related risks.
The new package from Portugal Travel Insurance is designed specifically to cover travellers from COVID-19 related risks.
The insurance is designed to cover travellers from COVID-19 related risks, and offers a variety of solutions and guidance.
Under the package, travellers will be able to claim unlimited access to medical advice, online medical consultation, information about hospitals and assistance with any luggage theft in Portugal as well.
Travellers will also benefit from a doctor being sent to the hotel or resort and the urgent shipping of medicines where required.
Medical, surgical, pharmaceutical and hospital expenses in Portugal will be covered, as well as any follow up cases of hospitalisation, with transport and accommodation included.
Child care, a return ticket in case of illness and accident and hotel staying extensions will also be covered under the package
Not covered will be actions taken by the insured person when under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of 0.5 grams per litre or under the use of narcotics outside of a medical prescription or when unable to control their actions.
Accidents that originated in attacks of “madness and epilepsy”.
Injuries that already existed before the trip started.
Situations resulting from natural disasters, such as cyclones, winds, volcanic ash, earthquakes, tsunamis, other similar phenomena in their effects.
Other epidemics and pandemics apart from COVID-19.
You can read the full list of risks that are not insured by the package on the Portugal Travel Insurance website. How much does it cost? Up to 10 days: €37.20 per person (£33.30)
10 to 15 days: €43.20 per person (£38.70)
16 to 30 days: €48.20 per person (£43.18)
30 to 60 days: €65.20 per person (£58.40)