British citizens may need to quarantine after overseas return

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

British citizens who received two doses of vaccine may still need to quarantine on returning from overseas countries when their booster jabs are rolled out. Currently those who have received both jabs of the vaccine can return from amber list countries without having to isolate themselves for 10 days.

The amber allows families who have completed their full dose of vaccines to head abroad this summer. The list includes countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal and France.

Many tourist destinations in Europe started welcoming Brits who received both vaccine doses without enforcing any quarantine on them.

However, this may not be the case when a third booster jab is rolled out.

In a statement issues by the Health Secretary, Covid booster shots will be given to priority groups from next month.

Sajid Javed said that they are waiting for the final advice from JCVI which is their group of clinical advisors.  He expects the roll out to begin in September. It will protect the vulnerable (above 70 years or in care homes) before winter sets in.

There is also some good news for backpackers in terms of Covid tests cut by £20 due to recent reports condemning “cowboy labs” charging up to £400.

NHS health officials have cut the cost from £88 to £68 while the charge for two has been reduced from £170 to £136.

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