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British Airways passengers can now buy a discounted Covid-19 test kit to take abroad, which they can use ahead of their return to the UK. Under the current UK travel rules, anyone arriving in the UK will need to show proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure - which leaves travellers having to find somewhere abroad to get a test. However, British Airways is offering discounted antigen kits from Qured for £33, which passengers can buy before they travel. Passengers can order the kits to their UK address, which are designed to be portable so passengers can take them abroad. They can then schedule a video call with one of Qured's professional health advisors for when it's time to administer the test, so that they can be guided through the process and check that it's done correctly. Qured says that the verified results can be available after 20 minutes, and customers with a negative test will be able to download a 'fit to fly' certificate for their … [Read more...] about British Airways passengers can now buy £33 rapid Covid tests to take abroad

Cyprus will let British tourists who have had both COVID vaccination doses into the country without restrictions from 1 May. This means visitors who have had both jabs will not need to supply a negative coronavirus test or have to quarantine, according to plans unveiled by Cypriot deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios. However, the UK government has said the earliest date people from England can travel abroad for a holiday is 17 May - provided the four tests for easing lockdown are met. When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England Visitors to Cyprus will need to have been given vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency and the second dose must have been administered at least seven days before travel. Authorities still have the right to carry out random tests on foreign arrivals, the tourism minister said. Advertisement "We have informed the British government that from 1 May we will facilitate the arrival of … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Cyprus to allow vaccinated Britons to holiday in the country without restrictions from 1 May

BIG travel companies like Jet2 and easyJet have seen a surge in bookings following the PM's lockdown announcement - and Spain is among the most popular holiday spots. Boris Johnson announced this week that no decision would come on foreign travel until April 12, with trips no earlier than May 17 - but despite this there is huge demand for travel. TUI reported that trips to Spain from July onwards were among the most booked overnight following the prime minister's announcement, with bookings up 500 per cent. Earlier this month, Spain said it could be welcoming tourists again within months amid plans for a “ vaccine passport ”. The country’s tourism chief said UK travellers could be heading for the Costas as soon as ­summer. Those who want to take a chance on Spain for a summer break can find some great deals: Jet 2 Holidays seven-night all-inclusive holidays in June from £455pp Jet 2 Holidays seven-night self-catering holidays in June from £299pp Easyjet … [Read more...] about Best cheap deals to Spain if holidays go ahead from May 17 – with prices from £296pp

Coronavirus vaccines that have been tweaked to deal with new variants of the disease will be fast-tracked for authorisation, the UK regulator has said. According to new guidance, manufacturers must provide robust evidence that the modified jab triggers an immune response, but lengthier clinical studies that don't offer data on safety or effectiveness won't be required. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hancock: 'We must be vigilant on variants' The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says researchers are now in a better position to measure immunity against COVID-19 by monitoring antibodies after vaccination. It claims this will "significantly reduce" the amount of time it takes to get a tweaked jab approved and ready for use. Advertisement And it also means the three-phase safety trials required for the original coronavirus … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vaccines tweaked to deal with coronavirus variants to be fast-tracked by regulator

Coronavirus vaccines that have been tweaked to deal with new variants of the disease will be fast-tracked for authorisation, the UK regulator has said. According to new guidance, manufacturers must provide robust evidence that the modified jab triggers an immune response, but lengthier clinical studies that don't offer data on safety or effectiveness won't be required. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hancock: 'We must be vigilant on variants' The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says researchers are now in a better position to measure immunity against COVID-19 by monitoring antibodies after vaccination. It claims this will "significantly reduce" the amount of time it takes to get a tweaked jab approved and ready for use. Advertisement And it also means the three-phase safety trials required for the original coronavirus … [Read more...] about COVID-19: UK to fast-track modified coronavirus vaccines designed to combat new variants