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Johnson hints at unlocking travel with cheaper testing

Government
James Chapple
6 April 2021

Boris Johnson has hinted at allowing travel to resume using cheaper, more readily available testing options.

Antigen Covid Testing for travellers returning to England looks set to end in time for half-term (Credit: Medakit)

International travel is expected to restart over the coming months, governed by a new risk-based traffic light regime.

Arrivals from red list countries will likely have to test negative before departing for England.

They will then have to complete 10 days’ self-isolation in a government-approved hotel quarantine facility, as well as mandatory tests on days two and eight of their quarantine.