It's the news everyone has been waiting for, well at least those who for various reasons, have not been fully vaccinated against Covid in the United Kingdom.
Unvaccinated Britons can now travel to Spain as the country enjoys its hottest May on record. The Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto said the "new phase of the pandemic" meant Spain was able to relax Covid entry rules.
"This is excellent news, much awaited by the tourism sector," she said. "Spain is becoming one of the most desired destinations in the world."
Visitors to Spain must now present either a vaccination certificate, a negative test certification or a certificate of recovery to enter. But, Spain has not removed the need for pre-arrival tests for unvaccinated travellers.
The Association of British Travel Agents added: "This summer is expected to be the busiest holiday season since the start of the pandemic, with 70% of families saying they have a holiday abroad booked this year."
Spain accepts the UK’s proof of Covid-19 vaccination record, either digitally, or as a printed download. PCR tests must be carried out in the 72 hours prior to departure to Spain or an antigen test in the 24 hours prior to departure.
Proof of recovery certificates will be valid for 180 days from the date of the positive test. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from submitting any type of certificate.
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Nigel MaudeIf you have had a positive PCR test from the NHS then your recovery certificate should show up in your NHS app. If you only had a LFD test but still have the email from the NHS then you can get a private recovery certificate from people like Zoomdoc. It's a complete joke really as you can just register any NHS lateral flow test as a positive and then get a recovery certificate for it.
Non vaccinated Britons could travel to Mallorca before - they just had to buy a recovery certificate for about £50. Now they'll be able to do it by buying a cheaper negative test result for about £20. No change in public health impact - just money goes to slightly different person now.
Zoltan TeglasCorrect - I have piles of peer reviewed countering the narrative. I will only take peer reviewed articles vs the CDC or any others that are just journals. So, yes...but hey, thats what science is about - two sides and one can make a decision!
Jerry Ausherman'People that did their research' = Someone that googled it whilst sat on the bog for 5 minutes, and believed any random old crap, instead of scientists that actually do proper peer reviewed research.
All these people still crying about those who chose not to get the jab are just angry that they weren't able to force some people that did their research. Pretty sure everyone is in the same boat anyway...so, stop crying and enjoy that everyone can finally be together again (and that apparently you are more protected...or whatever you want to believe)!
Can someone tell me what a proof of recovery certificate is? Lots of talk here about them from the Bulletin, but asking about one in UK no one knows, blank stares, pointed to get pcr test. Had covid 23/3-18/4, at home quietly isolating, only proof are 3 positive lateral flow tests. Go on, someone must know the secret?
A big boost for tourism? A handful of flat earthers who think that 5G masks spread Covid!
Welll...thats it...FREE FOR ALL ......not jus for the Covid...NOW its MONKEY POX....and with th infection rate in the uk...!!!! NOW NON Vaccinated people can come to Spain - Belearic Islands (mallorca,ibiza etc.....) open "SEASON"...pass it around....!!!
This story is 2 days old. Have you been asleep this weekend Humphrey?
Don't forget your blue (black?) passport. It's yet another thing you could have always had without resorting to cancelling.