joselync
01-24-2022, 04:52 PM
People arriving in England from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated, the government has confirmed.
The changes will be introduced from 4am on 11 February "in time for the half term break", said Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a day eight test.
However, they will still need pre-departure and day two tests.
And everyone arriving in England, regardless of vaccination status, will need to fill in a passenger locator form - although these would be made "simpler and easier" to complete, Mr Shapps said.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have previously followed England's lead, but any changes are for them to decide.
The changes will be introduced from 4am on 11 February "in time for the half term break", said Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a day eight test.
However, they will still need pre-departure and day two tests.
And everyone arriving in England, regardless of vaccination status, will need to fill in a passenger locator form - although these would be made "simpler and easier" to complete, Mr Shapps said.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have previously followed England's lead, but any changes are for them to decide.