Ministers were today accused of trying to 'dampen demand' for summer holidays with rip-off Covid PCR tests that can cost up to £400 for holidaymakers. Ministers are trying to 'dampen demand' for summer holidays with rip-off Covid PCR tests for holidaymakers, a travel expert has claimedPaul Charles, chief executive of travel consultancy The PC Agency, says ministers are 'determined' to bring down demand for travelWhat companies are advertising £20 tests? Pillhub-Feltham Pharmacy and 0-100 Travel 19's £20 tests are currently sold-out and their other PCR tests cost £80. Some providers offering PCR tests which meet the minimum standards can charge upwards of £200. Research by airline consultancy Skytrax shows airport PCR tests were available for as little as $8 (£5.70) in Mumbai, India, in April.

Source: Daily Mail August 13, 2021 11:11 UTC