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Old Nov 16, 2020, 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by Colossus
I’m also curious to know re. if any changes to testing requirements, hopefully we’ll find out more information on this when they confirm the dates the announced changes will apply from. With respect to the PCR testing sub-72 hours from departure requirement, I’ve heard some state this is from when the test result was processed, not when the swab was taken (there could be a number of hours or a day apart). If this were the case it would reduce the need for some to pay an additional expedited fee to get results back quicker.

With respect to travel insurance, I think Battleface is good, particularly if those being insured are under 60. I ran a quote for 3 weeks in December when I’m booked to go and it was quite reasonable.
There are no changes to the testing requirements, officially it is 72 hours from swab taken to boarding your first flight, PCR only.
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