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Post by FFS on Sept 17, 2021 17:44:43 GMT 1
From 4 October, amber countries will no longer exist and anywhere not on the red list will be considered green. Changes also to vaccination requirements and pre-travel testing.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2021 18:01:08 GMT 1
Do you think the picture of Grant Shapps, and his name in big letters on it, on the ledge behind the great man is to help him remember who he is?
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Post by manonthemoon2 on Sept 17, 2021 18:06:03 GMT 1
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Post by amandaj on Sept 17, 2021 18:34:51 GMT 1
Good news for me, old rules for trip at end Sept but next one should be easier - unless they're in full lockdown by then  |
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Post by beejay on Sept 18, 2021 16:47:54 GMT 1
Good news for me, old rules for trip at end Sept but next one should be easier - unless they're in full lockdown by then
There appears to be little change. The departure test in France will no longer needed after Oct 4 but a day 2 PCR test applies on arrival in England until the end of October and then it's replaced by a Lateral Flow Test which is slightly cheaper (?) Passenger Locator Form still needed.
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Post by JohnnyD on Sept 18, 2021 17:06:47 GMT 1
We may delay our return until 5th Oct to avoid paying for 2 PCR tests here in France, I could buy paint with that  |
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Post by Rob24 on Sept 18, 2021 17:18:16 GMT 1
We may delay our return until 5th Oct to avoid paying for 2 PCR tests here in France, I could buy paint with that Just a reminder that you can have an antigen test carried out at a pharmacie for €25 per person, results in less than 30 mins, you don’t have to have a PCR test. You can have either for pre-departure test. |
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Post by amandaj on Sept 19, 2021 7:45:13 GMT 1
Good news for me, old rules for trip at end Sept but next one should be easier - unless they're in full lockdown by then
There appears to be little change. The departure test in France will no longer needed after Oct 4 but a day 2 PCR test applies on arrival in England until the end of October and then it's replaced by a Lateral Flow Test which is slightly cheaper (?) Passenger Locator Form still needed.
I agree but every little thing feels like a bonus. No pre-departure test + cheaper test on day 2 when travelling from France - 2 bonuses for the price of one |
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Post by rabbit on Sept 19, 2021 11:19:57 GMT 1
When travelling to U.K. I don’t think it is clear yet what sort of day 2 test is required for double vaccinated - PCR or lateral flow- post 4 Oct
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Post by exile on Sept 19, 2021 14:25:45 GMT 1
Just to be clear, these changes in rules currently only apply to England. Scotland, Wales and N Ireland have yet to decide if they will also change the rules. Indications are that Scotland may not make any changes at this time.
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Post by beejay on Sept 20, 2021 17:03:59 GMT 1
When travelling to U.K. I don’t think it is clear yet what sort of day 2 test is required for double vaccinated - PCR or lateral flow- post 4 Oct
PCR test until "the end of October" was reported. Presumably, a PCR test will still be acceptable in place of the LFT after the date set for the change?
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Post by exile on Sept 20, 2021 18:55:15 GMT 1
I would have thought so if you have more money than sense. The reason for moving to LFT is to reduce the cost of testing.
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Post by beejay on Sept 21, 2021 17:32:38 GMT 1
I would have thought so if you have more money than sense. The reason for moving to LFT is to reduce the cost of testing.
I was thinking of those who need to order tests in the near future. As LFTs are not showing on the .gov list yet they will have to order day 2 PCR tests but LFTs may become the specified test after they leave the UK.
I left my decision until the last minute and ordered tests online, late Sunday, with Nationwide Pathology @ £40 and they arrived this morning, Tuesday. This company was not on lists I looked at last week so may be a new addition with a reasonable price for PCR tests.
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