Answers to Key Questions , as New Rules for UK, Travelers Take Effect.<br />'The Independent' reports that fears over the Omicron variant have led to new rules being introduced for U.K. travelers. .<br />Here are answers for some key questions that people might have as the new rules take effect. .<br />What's going on?, On December 7 at 4 A.M., <br />everyone arriving in the UK must take <br />a Covid test 48 hours before their departure. .<br />Will the NHS provide a test?, Travelers must purchase a test <br />from a private company, as NHS tests <br />cannot be used for international travel.<br />Have any other testing rules changed?, Now, even fully vaccinated arrivals must <br />take a PCR test after arrival and isolate <br />until they receive a negative result. .<br />Unvaccinated arrivals must continue to purchase two PCR tests after arriving and isolate for 10 days. .<br />How can I set up my post arrival test?, Post-arrival PCR tests must be ordered from <br />a company listed on the government's website. .<br />'The Independent' reports that many complaints have been made that firms on the list have misleading prices and poor service. .<br />How is the travel sector responding to the new rules?, Industry leaders have expressed frustration <br />as the new rules come just weeks <br />after restrictions had been eased. .<br />Since then, the potential impact of Omicron has caused renewed restrictions around the world. .<br />What does the government say about the new rules?, According to 'The Independent,' Health Secretary <br />Sajid Javid called the renewed travel restrictions <br />a "decisive action to protect the public health.".<br />What does the government say about the new rules?, According to 'The Independent,' Health Secretary <br />Sajid Javid called the renewed travel restrictions <br />a "decisive action to protect the public health."
