{"id":28844,"date":"2022-01-05T16:20:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T15:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28844"},"modified":"2022-01-05T17:37:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T16:37:05","slug":"government-scrap-pre-departure-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/government-scrap-pre-departure-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Boris Johnson Confirms Scrappage of Pre-Departure Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69de266756e0c\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69de266756e0c\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69de266756e0c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/government-scrap-pre-departure-tests\/#The_government_has_confirmed_the_scrapping_of_pre-departure_tests_as_well_as_the_need_to_self-isolate_on_return_to_the_UK_from_4am_on_Friday\" title=\"The government\u00a0has confirmed the scrapping of pre-departure tests, as well as the need to self-isolate on return to the UK, from 4am on Friday.\">The government\u00a0has confirmed the scrapping of pre-departure tests, as well as the need to self-isolate on return to the UK, from 4am on Friday.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/government-scrap-pre-departure-tests\/#New_Pre-Departure_Rules\" title=\"New Pre-Departure Rules\">New Pre-Departure Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/government-scrap-pre-departure-tests\/#Easing_of_testing_regulations\" title=\"Easing of testing regulations\">Easing of testing regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/government-scrap-pre-departure-tests\/#Holidays_are_accessible_in_2022\" title=\"Holidays are accessible in 2022\">Holidays are accessible in 2022<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_government_has_confirmed_the_scrapping_of_pre-departure_tests_as_well_as_the_need_to_self-isolate_on_return_to_the_UK_from_4am_on_Friday\"><\/span>The government\u00a0has confirmed the scrapping of pre-departure tests, as well as the need to self-isolate on return to the UK, from 4am on Friday.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister confirmed this afternoon that Brits returning from holiday will not need to complete pre-departure tests from Friday, January 7.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the House of Commons, during Prime Minister&#8217;s Questions, Mr Johnson stated that the current entry requirements were<span style=\"color: #111111;\">\u00a0&#8220;having limited impact&#8221; when it came to preventing the Omicron variant from entering the UK. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28846\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28846\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lft-sig.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding negative LFT \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lft-sig.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lft-sig-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The UK government are set to bin pre-departure tests for return travel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Pre-Departure_Rules\"><\/span>New Pre-Departure Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the scrapping of pre-departure tests, the PM also confirmed\u00a0<span style=\"color: #111111;\">those arriving in the UK will no longer need to isolate until receipt of a negative PCR test.\u00a0Speaking earlier today Mr Johnson said:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\">I can announce that in England from 4am on Friday we will be scrapping the pre-departure test, which discourages many from travelling for fear of being trapped overseas and incurring significant extra expense.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\">We will also be lifting the requirement to self-isolate on arrival until receipt of a negative PCR, returning instead to the system we had in October last year, where those arriving in England will need to take a lateral flow test no later than the end of day 2 and, if positive, a further PCR test to help us identify any new variants at the border.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The news will come as music to the ears of both the industry and would-be travellers who\u2019ve been put off visiting their favourite destinations. Due to over-complicated travel testing rules and fears of being stranded in another country following a positive test.<\/p>\n<p>Under the current UK entry requirements,\u00a0passengers heading\u00a0to the UK are required to complete a pre-departure test no more than 72 hours before their journey. However, travel bosses argued the evidence that this measure did little to prevent the spread of Omicron in the UK was overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The need to\u00a0test on or before day 2 of arrival back in the UK will remain<\/strong> in place. However, travellers would only need to self-isolate on their return if they produce a positive lateral flow and subsequent PCR test.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28575\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28575\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-airport.jpg\" alt=\"woman in a mask standing with her luggage in an airport\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-airport.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-airport-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Travel is set to become less complicated\u00a0with new testing rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easing_of_testing_regulations\"><\/span>Easing of testing regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the potential scrapping of pre-departure testing, the Prime Minister also announced a handful of new requirements in the UK\u2019s fight against the Omicron variant.<\/p>\n<p>Daily testing will now be required by 100,000 critical workers including teachers, couriers, and NHS staff. Plus, pupils will now need to wear masks in the classroom. The government have also placed the army on standby and retired teachers have been asked to return to the profession in a bid to aid struggling sectors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holidays_are_accessible_in_2022\"><\/span>Holidays are accessible in 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With those new regulations around pre-departure testing being announced today, this could be the start of the travel industry returning to \u2018normal\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you don\u2019t miss the chance to get your next dose of Vitamin Sea thanks to the easier travel testing and our <a href=\"https:\/\/tropicalwarehouse.co.uk\/offers\/the-big-blue-sale?blg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Big Blue Sale<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With offers available everywhere from Mexico to Mauritius, your next holiday is just a couple of clicks away. Find out more about the Big Blue Sale with our ultimate guide by <strong>clicking the button below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/12\/big-blue-sale-returns\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28849\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Find-Out-More-About-The-Big-Blue-Sale-Button.png\" alt=\"Find-Out-More-About-The-Big-Blue-Sale-Button\" width=\"1270\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Find-Out-More-About-The-Big-Blue-Sale-Button.png 1270w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Find-Out-More-About-The-Big-Blue-Sale-Button-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Find-Out-More-About-The-Big-Blue-Sale-Button-1024x112.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1270px) 100vw, 1270px\" 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