International COVID-19 Updates & Discussion 3

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The_Right_Honourable_Brit

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Sinbad said:
UK no longer requires pre-departure PCR tests for people flying in as of Friday morning- just a lateral flow test within 2 days of arriving

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Good news for my brother coming to visit SA in Feb. PCR tests seem to be a rip-off in the UK - at least £80 I've read. Imagine a family of four going on holiday - adds a not insubstantial £320 to the holiday bill. Lateral flow tests are much cheaper!
 
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The_Right_Honourable_Brit said:
Good news for my brother coming to visit SA in Feb. PCR tests seem to be a rip-off in the UK - at least £80 I've read. Imagine a family of four going on holiday - adds a not insubstantial £320 to the holiday bill. Lateral flow tests are much cheaper!
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Err - Unless the ZA government adopt the same he's still gonna need a PCR test done in the UK.
 
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quovadis said:
Err - Unless the ZA government adopt the same he's still gonna need a PCR test done in the UK.
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Yes, but with the rule changes, he won't need one on day 2 when he goes back to the UK.

I have actually repeatedly emailed the DA on this issue (so they can bring it up during meetings with the ANC) but have not received an emailed response. SA really needs to allow vaccinated travellers to come in without a PCR test IMO.
 
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Dave said:
My username has always been Dave, it just used to have 123 at the end and I got rewarded with the slightly shorter version for services to the forum pointing out the idiots and morons, comrade NarrowBrainFtw.
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Was there a Dave122?
 
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The_Right_Honourable_Brit said:
I have actually repeatedly emailed the DA on this issue (so they can bring it up during meetings with the ANC) but have not received an emailed response. SA really needs to allow vaccinated travellers to come in without a PCR test IMO.
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Well there's your problem. You'd probably be better off finding members of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and contacting them directly since they tend to have sway in terms of recommendations.
 
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The_Right_Honourable_Brit said:
Good news for my brother coming to visit SA in Feb. PCR tests seem to be a rip-off in the UK - at least £80 I've read.
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You should try reading a bit more accurately and not relying just on the tabloids.

First result when doing a search

www.traveltesting.eurofins.co.uk

Convenient and accurate PCR tests near you

Need to travel internationally? Learn about any travel restrictions and schedule your fast and reliable PCR test so you can fly with ease.
www.traveltesting.eurofins.co.uk www.traveltesting.eurofins.co.uk

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Mephisto_Helix said:
hey farkwit, it mentions the same Cabadian study ...... the russians and their sketch vaccine posting BS on other vaccines and it's been debunked as typical russian BS but you keep swallowing sweetheart, it's what you're good at
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You really are illiterate. Or on hard drugs. Shame.
 
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NarrowBandFtw said:
didn't you know?

a headline from Reuters without any evidence whatsoever disproves any source!

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Anything with some vague, obscure Russia connection and these ladies get their panties in a twist. Nevermind that it's actually a Canadian study. Reds under the bed! From Canada!
 
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buchanan8 said:
Yeah I mentioned that. See my post. Are you also illiterate like that fool Mephisto?
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The illiterate would be you if anyone actually was, you said you didn't do a deep dive, I said maybe you should be doing that dive (probably before posting what could be Russian Sputnik agitprop) and posted a tweet as to why you should.

Getting a little aggressive because your scoop was a bit of a dud?
 
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Australia cancels Novak Djokovic visa to enter country​


www.bbc.com

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

The tennis player is in a government detention hotel and a decision on deportation will come on Monday.
www.bbc.com

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked on his arrival in Melbourne.
The world number one was held in the city's airport for several hours before border forces announced he had not met entry rules and would be deported.

It came a day after he was granted an exemption from vaccination rules to play in the Australian Open.
Australian PM Scott Morrison said no one was above the rules, and Djokovic is reportedly challenging the decision.

Shortly after his arrival in Melbourne, authorities noticed that his team had not requested a visa that permits medical exemptions for being unvaccinated. Djokovic has not spoken about his vaccination status, but last year he said he was "opposed to vaccination".


https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1478848008363991049
 
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