As the possibility of travel looms closer and with most people desperate to get away, the added cost of a PCR test could have a detrimental effect on Brits’ decision to go abroad, leaving the travel industry in fear.
Although countries on a green list does not require quarantine, a negative PCR test to depart from and arrive back to the UK may be necessary.
These tests typically cost around £120 per person in the UK, now times that by a family of four, may have an impact on their decision based on affordability implicating that a holiday could only be for the rich.
The managing director of Randox, Dr Peter FitzGerald, said: “In recognition of the needs of both the travel industry and the British public at this unprecedented time, Randox will reduce the all-inclusive cost of PCR testing for those in the UK undertaking international travel to £60 per test. However, this is still a significant cost.
