Quarantine for arrivals to England cut to five days if a private test proves negative

The British government recently announced that the International travellers arriving into England will soon have the option to pay for a COVID-19 test after five days of self-isolation to at least halve the current 14-day compulsory quarantine if they test negative, under a new “Test to Release” strategy unveiled by the UK government on Wednesday.

The new plans will come in from December 15 for passengers not currently exempt under the UK's travel corridor rules. Those opting for the privately-operated scheme will be able to book and pay for a test from a provider on a government-approved list.

It needs mention here that Passengers arriving into England by plane, ferry or train would be expected to book their test before they travel and complete a passenger locator form.f they book after arrival, they can update with a new locator form.

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The British government said it has considered the evidence which demonstrates that a test after five days of self-isolation provides materially better results than just having a test on arrival, as it allows time for the virus, should it be present, to incubate, helping reduce the risk of a false negative result. Results will normally be issued in 24 to 48 hours, which means people could be released from quarantine six days after arrival.

Notably , Passengers can take a test on or after day five of the isolation period either at home or at a private provider’s testing site, and on receipt of a negative result, can immediately finish self-isolating and return to following domestic rules applicable in the respective region.

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