Required Covid-19 Testing For The Christmas Holiday

Required Testing for the Christmas holiday with backlinks to UK Gov

It’s almost Christmas, and COVID-19 cases are still looming it still remains a risk even for those who have been vaccinated. As a precautionary measure to control the number of COVID-19 cases, the UK government has introduced new guidelines for coronavirus testing in the UK. The aim is to help protect us against further spread of the virus this winter, and hopefully to prevent the need to initiate Plan B which could potentially cost the UK economy billions, or even possibly another lockdown which we all want to avoid.

Many people are already getting routinely tested before going out and about either to work or to social events, but for the first time, the UK government is now giving the advice to do so. It is recommended to get tested before spending time in enclosed spaces, which may mean situations such as gathering with friends and family, or before entering crowded spaces such as restaurants or out shopping. This is the key to helping monitor cases and protecting us all from a rise in cases. Home kits can now make this simple to do. A test kit from PExpo Diagnostics can easily be bought online to provide instant results, it’s quick, affordable, and easy to use. 

For the first time, we have government guidance to take lateral flow tests before entering busy indoor public areas, where they may be little or no fresh air circulation which means coronavirus could spread more easily this winter, causing the number of cases to rise.  

For those wanting to fly abroad this winter, you must take a PCR test with gives a negative result to be provided with a Fit to Fly certificate that includes your full name, date of birth, lab and test credentials, your passport number, and the time and date of your sample as well as the date of your report. This can take up a lot of time and be inconvenient if you have to travel to the clinic, especially if you have used your annual leave for travel. 

Some travel destinations now allow travelers traveling from the UK to do so with negative Lateral Flow Tests instead of PCR (you can find a list here). To make your life easier, you can now get this rapid antigen Lateral Flow home test kit from PExpo Diagnostics and do the test in the comfort of your own home. It also includes a free to Fly certificate which will be sent to you either by email or WhatsApp. 

With home tests kits now readily available from reliable sources such as PE Diagnostics that you can trust, there is no need to worry this winter. Whether you are traveling this Christmas or staying at home with loved ones, doing your part to keep testing and monitoring COVID-19 cases will help keep cases under control this winter, and all you will need to worry about is enjoying the holiday season with peace of mind.