PCR tests for protected flyers will be scrapped

Published date13 September 2021
The Health Secretary has asked officials to get rid of PCR tests because they should not be in place for longer than "absolutely necessary." He told Sky News: "I'm not going to make that decision right now. But I've already asked the officials that the moment we can, let's get rid of these kinds of intrusions.The cost that generates for families, particularly families just trying to go out and holiday, you know we shouldn't be keeping anything like that in place for a second longer than is absolutely necessary."

Paul Charles, of The PC Agency travel firm, said: "It's exactly what we've been calling for because these tests have been expensive...

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