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Coronavirus – England: No test entry for vaccinated visitors from 4 October

Her government Of Britain announced on Friday the easing of the conditions for their entry vaccinated visitors in England, a measure eagerly awaited by the tourism sector and air carriers.

From the October 4, in particular, vaccinated travelers wishing to visit England will no longer need to undergo diagnostic test, if they do not come from a high risk country, said the Minister of Transport Grand Saps by posting it on Twitter.

Then, from the end of October, the molecular test (PCR) required to be performed on the second day after arrival in England will be replaced by a cheaper one. antigen test, broadcasts by ΑΠΕ ΜΠΕ.

Once travelers are positive, they will enter isolation and will be submitted to molecular test, at no extra cost.

The results will also be analyzed to identify them new variants of coronavirus.

The minister also announced that eight countries, including the Turkey, the Pakistan and the Maldives, will be removed from the “red” list.

Travelers from these countries were required to stay in 10-day quarantine at a hotel upon arrival, at their own expense.

The “orange” list will be removed and from now on will only exist two categories countries, of “high” and “low” risk.

On the other hand, unvaccinated visitors from low-risk countries should have a molecular test before from their departure and the second and eighth day post their arrival.

There is also the possibility to do so third test, in order to reduce the time of the mandatory, 10-day quarantine.

The new measures will allow more people “to travel, see their own or do business around the world, while giving push in the travel industry “, estimated Grand Saps.

The measures apply only to England, but usually the local governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland then apply the same rules.

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