The UK Home Office announced changes to the rules for fully vaccinated travel to England.
- From 4 am on Friday, January 7, fully vaccinated travelers do NOT need to take a COVID-19 test before arriving or quarantine upon arrival.
- From 4 am on Sunday, January 9, fully vaccinated travelers can take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR test upon arrival.
- Travelers who test positive will need to self-isolate and take a confirmation PCR test.
The fully vaccinated rules also apply to children aged 17 and under, people taking part in an approved vaccine trial, and people who are unable to have a vaccination due to medical reasons.
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