Britain’s ‘Global Task Force’

The Government last week issued a weighty 38-page forward-looking document with 14 recommendations to ensure clear public health measures and finalise plans for rapid implementation of a “test to release” regime for international arrivals.

From 15 December, England will be rolling out a “test to release” scheme for international arrivals.

This will provide individual travellers who are arriving from high-risk destinations with the option of paying for a test, to be taken after five days of self-isolation. Subject to a negative result, they will then be released from self-isolation to get on with their daily lives in accordance with local restrictions.

If passengers test positive, they will be required to self-isolate for a further 10 days, and will be subject to existing domestic support and enforcement measures. Those who do not wish to pay for a test can continue to self-isolate for 14 days. The scheme will be open to arrivals by all modes of transport, and to all arrivals from non-exempt countries (those not on the travel corridor list).

Amongst the many recommendations was a flagship overseas marketing campaign led by VisitBritain promoting the UK as an attractive and safe place to visit to create demand for travel to the UK.

Travel was generalised but the cruise area came in for special mention, highlighted by the continuing advice from the Foreign Office against sea-going holidays based on the latest medical advice.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/937938/report-of-the-global-travel-taskforce.pdf

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