Wednesday, August 19, 2020

UK CONSIDERS TESTING SCHEME TO CUT QUARANTINE FOR ARRIVALS

UK officials are looking at new ways of testing international arrivals to cut down the length of time some people are required to enter quarantine for.

Ministers are considering options including testing passengers on arrival, and then again between five and ten days later.

Currently, arrivals from at-risk countries have to self-isolate for 14 days.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government is also cooperating with Heathrow Airport on an airside testing centre.

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