“Christmas, whether or not we celebrate the day as a religious festival, may be what we need to make it through the rest of winter,” he said. In a boost to holiday travel, the 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving in England from most destinations will be reduced to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19. Results normally take a day or two. “Our new testing strategy will allow us to travel more freely, see loved ones and drive international business,” Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said. The industry hopes it will spur British families to go on holiday over the Christmas break, especially if children won’t have to miss school upon their return.

Source: Daily Sun November 24, 2020 18:22 UTC