London: of London heathrow The airport said on Wednesday it plans to offer fast-track lanes for fully vaccinated passengers, as the UK government lifts its pandemic curbs.
The government is expected to announce on Thursday that travelers arriving in England from “amber” countries – ranking the middle for the incidence of COVID-19 that covers most of Europe – will no longer have to quarantine.
In advance, Heathrow said it was launching a pilot to enter an immigration fast track upon arrival for passengers arriving from selected destinations after evidence showed they have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This pilot will allow us to demonstrate that pre-departure and arrival checks of vaccination status can be performed safely at check-in, so that fully immunization passengers to escape from quarantine from July 19.”
19 July is the government’s target date for the lifting of most pandemic restrictions in England, although many scientists are concerned about the plan as infection rates rise from more infectious delta Type.
However, the government says a successful mass immunization program has weakened the link between the infection to hospitalizations and deaths.
According to official figures, more than 86 percent of adults in the UK have received at least one jab, and 64 percent have been fully vaccinated.
“Britain is already lagging behind (US) and ME, and a continued overly cautious approach to international travel will impact the economic recovery and the 500,000 UK jobs that are at stake.” Shai Weiss, chief executive of the airline Virgin Atlantic.
The Heathrow trial will initially cover passengers flying on selected flights from Athens, Los Angeles, Montego Bay in Jamaica and New York.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Tuesday that people in England who have been double-pocketed – as well as under-18s – will no longer have to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone who has been exposed to COVID-19. tests positive for.
But the relaxations will come into effect only from August 16, almost a month after other controls are lifted, making it mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed spaces.
Other UK nations – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – have set their own health policy and are proceeding more slowly.
The government is expected to announce on Thursday that travelers arriving in England from “amber” countries – ranking the middle for the incidence of COVID-19 that covers most of Europe – will no longer have to quarantine.
In advance, Heathrow said it was launching a pilot to enter an immigration fast track upon arrival for passengers arriving from selected destinations after evidence showed they have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This pilot will allow us to demonstrate that pre-departure and arrival checks of vaccination status can be performed safely at check-in, so that fully immunization passengers to escape from quarantine from July 19.”
19 July is the government’s target date for the lifting of most pandemic restrictions in England, although many scientists are concerned about the plan as infection rates rise from more infectious delta Type.
However, the government says a successful mass immunization program has weakened the link between the infection to hospitalizations and deaths.
According to official figures, more than 86 percent of adults in the UK have received at least one jab, and 64 percent have been fully vaccinated.
“Britain is already lagging behind (US) and ME, and a continued overly cautious approach to international travel will impact the economic recovery and the 500,000 UK jobs that are at stake.” Shai Weiss, chief executive of the airline Virgin Atlantic.
The Heathrow trial will initially cover passengers flying on selected flights from Athens, Los Angeles, Montego Bay in Jamaica and New York.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Tuesday that people in England who have been double-pocketed – as well as under-18s – will no longer have to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone who has been exposed to COVID-19. tests positive for.
But the relaxations will come into effect only from August 16, almost a month after other controls are lifted, making it mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed spaces.
Other UK nations – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – have set their own health policy and are proceeding more slowly.
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