From 4am on 18 January, pre-departure coronavirus testing will be a requirement for arrivals into England.

This THREAD explains:
➡️ what this means
➡️ what to do if you want to return to England
➡️ what to do if you are in the UK and allowed to travel

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Pre-departure testing explained:

All international arrivals by ship, plane or train must show proof of a negative coronavirus test upon arrival into England.

The test must be taken no more than 3 days before your departure.
If you are abroad and want to return to England, you must:

➡️ contact your airline or transport provider
➡️ arrange a private test no more than 3 days prior to departure

We are updating travel advice pages with information on local test availability ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Coronavirus-travel&utm_content=fco-iv-thread-PDT
If your test is negative, ensure you have the correct documents to present on arrival to England.

If your test is positive, you must:
➡️ follow the rules of the country which you are in
➡️ contact your airline or transport provider
➡️ contact your insurance provider
If you are in the UK and allowed to travel:

➡️ read advice for your destination. Prepare for delays & cancellations

➡️ contact your airline or transport provider

➡️ check travel rules that apply to where you live

➡️ sign-up for email alerts

➡️ get insurance or check cover
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