Time.news – The United Kingdom will start from 24 October will no longer ask for molecular swabs from vaccinated travelers on arrival and will instead require a quick test to be completed within 48 hours of arrival. This measure will apply to travelers with a full vaccination program who come from countries that are not on the UK authorities’ ‘covid red list’.
Transport Minister Grant Shapps noted on Twitter that “the mandatory molecular swabs will disappear with the October school holidays, for vaccinated adults and families looking for some winter sunshine abroad. “” Starting October 24, do an antigen test on the way back, to make travel easier and easier for everyone. ” , he added.
This measure further simplifies overseas travel for British tourists and foreigners entering the UK after that the “traffic light” system has been eliminated in early October just a few days after the number of destinations on the red list dropped to seven: Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Haiti, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Colombia. The travel and tourism industry has been calling for months for the UK government to stop requiring molecular swabs, due to the high prices they charge from laboratories.
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