The UK Will Scrap Three List System, India Will Be No Longer In Red-List
New Delhi: The United Kingdom government on Friday announced a big decision. The Administration of the UK will scrap the three-list system from 4th October 2021. The United Kingdom’s current system of red, amber, and green countries based on levels of Covid-19 risk will be scrapped and replaced with one red list only.
Scrapping of three list system means, From October 4, travelers head to the UK will also no longer need to take pre-departure PCR tests, and the cost burden for travelers due to compulsory quarantines and PCR tests will be reduced. India is currently on the amber list.
According to media reports, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that “Today’s changes mean a simpler, more straightforward system. One with less testing and lower costs, allowing more people to travel, see loved ones or conduct business around the world while providing a boost for the travel industry.”
“Public health has always been at the heart of our international travel policy and with over 44 million people fully vaccinated in the UK, we are now able to introduce a proportionate updated structure that reflects the new landscape,” he said.
Media reports further stated that “From the end of October, fully vaccinated passengers from non-red list countries will be able to replace the current compulsory day-two PCR test requirement with a cheaper lateral flow test. If anyone tests positive they will need to isolate and take a free confirmatory PCR test, which would be genomically sequenced to help identify new variants.”
