PCR within 2 days of arrival into UK
Nov 27, 2021, 3:02 pm
#16
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it has also changed from a simpler and cheaper Antigen (less then £20 from many suppliers) to a PCR (around £69 from the in person ones with results by 10pm following day to £99-119 for 3 hours results). This abs the quarantine measure means that someone that went away for the week end (like the wife and I were planning to next W/E) but needed to be at work on the Monday (where WFH is not possible), will have to either spend £99-119 for a 3 hours PCR test or miss two days at work..
Nov 27, 2021, 3:03 pm
#17
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basically assuming fully jabbed and non red list it’s:
- PCR instead of lateral flow for day 2
- self isolate until you have your -ve result of the day 2 rather than no self isolation at all.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:04 pm
#18
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Going forward, you're to start self isolation immediately after doing the test, and free to roam only if the result comes back negative.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:05 pm
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How is this realistically supposed to work?
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:06 pm
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How is this realistically supposed to work?
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:07 pm
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Nov 27, 2021, 3:08 pm
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How is this realistically supposed to work?
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:08 pm
#23
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No. You must self isolate from arrival until you are in receipt of a negative PCR test result.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:08 pm
#24
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as for previous quarantine you are supposed to go straight into your chosen quarantine destination and are only allowed to go to a test centre. I think there is some hope that people will do remote testing/order postal kits. It is true however that it is not a solid approach compared to Italy for example, where they specify that you must not use public transport to go from Airport to quarantine destination and again to go to test centre.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:09 pm
#25
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Just cancelled my long weekend trip to NYC next weekend as I can't take any more leave from work so waiting until the next day for a result is a no go, and can't be bothered with the hassle of trying to find same day ones. To be honest though the real reason is I just wouldn't enjoy the trip constantly worrying and checking the news every 5 minuted for any new changes.
In fairness to BA I requested the voucher for the booking and got it within 5 minutes.
In fairness to BA I requested the voucher for the booking and got it within 5 minutes.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:12 pm
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How is this realistically supposed to work?
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Day 2 test may be taken anytime on Day 0 (arrival date) or Day 1 or Day 2.
So someone arrives on Day 0 can go about freely on that day. Likewise on Day 1. And finally on Day 2, travel to a place to do PCR test (likely using public transport) then back to home or hotel, before starting self isolation? Don't think Boris or Sajid have thought through the execution and practical realities.
Unless all incoming travellers are compelled to do on-site testing at the arrival airport (imagine the queues at numerous UK airports, and the resultant logistics nightmare!) and put into isolation until results come back negative, this isn't going to achieve the intended outcomes of isolating potential positive passengers.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:14 pm
#27
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Likewise if need to travel to testing location?
Nov 27, 2021, 3:15 pm
#28
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I assume they shut the arrivals lounge as well?
Nov 27, 2021, 3:19 pm
#29
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In the wacky UK way of doing things, public transport has been fine in the past.
Nov 27, 2021, 3:19 pm
#30
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Just booked a test at T3 forecourt for next week. £99 for results by 10pm next day. But a trip across London to get home to my isolation location (home).