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On the Beach: Time running out to offer clarity on half-term testing

Government
James Chapple
14 October 2021

On the Beach has demanded clarity from government on its plans to replace Day 2 PCR testing with lateral flow tests, warning it is "absolutely critical" people know where they stand with some preparing to take their first trips for the best part of two years.

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“With half-term fast approaching, the government needs to give urgent clarity around its planned update to travel testing so that families can prepare, look forward to their holiday, and travel with confidence," said the OTA’s chief executive Simon Cooper.


It comes after On the Beach extended its free Covid-19 testing offer; fully vaccinated holidaymakers booking packages to Spain, Greece and Cyprus this month for travel through to the end of October 2022 will receive free tests with their bookings.