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Passengers arriving in Devon and Cornwall both by land and by sea from overseas will be able to reduce their self-isolation by up to one week under new plans announced by the Government.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today that starting December 15, passengers arriving in England from countries not on the Government’s travel broker list will have the option to take a test run after five days. self-isolation, with a negative result that will relieve them of the need to isolate.
The government says the measure will give passengers the confidence to book international travel knowing they can return home and isolate themselves for a shorter period if they have received a negative test.
Those who opt for the scheme will need to book and pay for a Covid-19 test from a private provider on the gov.uk list.
The DoT says this is to ensure that the NHS Test and Trace capability is protected.
As part of the “Trial to release for international travel” strategy, passengers arriving in England by plane, ferry or train should book their trial before traveling; you must complete a passenger location form; and they will still need to isolate themselves for five days before conducting a test, rather than at the port of arrival.
Transportation Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We have a plan to ensure that our route out of this pandemic is careful and balanced, allowing us to focus on what we can do now to boost international travel and maintain the safety of the public.
“Our new testing strategy will allow us to travel more freely, see our loved ones and drive international business. By giving people the option to test on the fifth day, we are also supporting the travel industry as it continues to rebuild itself out of the pandemic. “
The ‘Test to Release’ scheme is announced when the Government introduces new financial support for English airports and ground handling services.
This support, which will be available to commercial airports in England, will address fixed costs and will be equivalent to the passive commercial rates of each business, capped at up to £ 8 million per site and subject to certain conditions.
This scheme will open in the New Year.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “The aviation industry is vital to our economy, creating jobs and driving growth, which is why we have supported them during this crisis through the job retention plan, loans and tax deferrals.
“This new airport support package, along with a new testing regime for international arrivals, will help the industry take off once again as we rebuild better after the pandemic.”
The government says it has considered the evidence showing that a test after five days of self-isolation provides “materially better results” than simply having a test on arrival, as it allows time for the virus, if present, to incubate and helps reduce the risk of a false negative result.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Ensuring safe travel is possible has been a priority for the Global Travel Taskforce.
“This test on day five of the 14-day self-isolation period will identify positive cases of coronavirus and allow those who test negative to return to work and see their loved ones while respecting national coronavirus restrictions.
“This will be done at the traveler’s expense to protect the ability of the NHS Test and Trace and to ensure that any UK resident with symptoms can get tested.”
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