Isolation and PCR test mandatory for all travel to England
The Boris Johnson-led government has changed the access rules for all travelers, not just those [...]
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The Boris Johnson-led government has changed the rules of access To all travelers, not only to those from South Africa and other nations involved in the ban because of the Omicron variant.
Beginning at 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Nov. 30, all passengers headed for Britain will have to:
- filling out the PLF, personal locator form
- Undergo a PCR test by the end of the second day after arrival
- Remain in preventive isolation until the test result is received
This is an important change on the eve of the Christmas season, a favorite for travel to London, given the many Christmas-related tourist attractions the British capital offers its guests.
Modifying the approach he had held since this summer, when Downing Street had lifted all restrictions, and specifying that there is a need to "buy time" to conduct further studies, Johnson also announced that it will be necessary to wear masks on board public transportation and in stores.
In addition, anyone in contact with a suspected Omicron case must self-isolate for 10 days, even if they have been vaccinated.
In conclusion
The bridge of Immaculate Conception is generally a busy time for Italians traveling to London for Christmas shopping, but these restrictions and the inability to leave the hotel until the test result is received will certainly lead to a flood of cancellations from all over the world, including Italy.
Regulations require testing by the end of the second day, but the advice is to do it as soon as possible so as to limit the isolation period as much as possible. Of course, in the UK PCR tests are not cheap, and the more you want the result fast the more the price goes up.
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