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U.K. Eases Tests for Vaccinated Arrivals in Boost to Travel
- Cheaper screening introduced, traffic-light system simplified
- Airlines back measures but say they should go further
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The U.K. government eased coronavirus testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in England, removing a significant barrier to travel and boosting airlines and tourism firms.
Those with two doses flying from nations that aren’t high risk will be exempt from a pre-departure test, while screening after arrival will be downgraded to quicker and cheaper lateral-flow tests, according to a statement Friday.