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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 10:07 am
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Originally Posted by Chris_G
What worries me (apart from the risk being red listed whilst abroad) are the consequences of testing +ve before the return flight.

What next...??

By the book you should quarantine for 10 (?) days. If you've arranged the test through the hotel then they will know the result. Will they then take the responsibility for your quarantine...??

​​​​You'll have provided details about yourself undoubtedly as part of taking the test...so you'll be trackable by local law enforcement. Consequently simply swopping hotels carries a risk as well if you don't play by whatever local rules are in place.

Basically you're a leper...and going out anywhere means probably breaking local requirements about Covid tests with potential exposure to dire consequences.

That's why in my mind this requirement is such a disaster. If I test +ve on my return, then I can at least hunker down at home, no issue.

I've a DXB trip coming up in Jan... what are people's thoughts...?? The possibility of playing footsie with Dubai law enforcement on +ve test...??

Chris
This all seems rather dramatic! You can take a UK purchased kit (Chronomics etc) to your vacation, test yourself regularly and use this test to get yourself home. No one needs to know anything you are up to !
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