Will it be a lockdown-free Christmas in 2021?
Europe is currently battling a surge of new COVID-19 cases, with countries such as Austria and the Netherlands already implementing lockdowns to mitigate the effects of the spread. With the reintroduction of lockdowns and other stringent safety regulations, many in...
What day should I take the rapid antigen for travel?
Respiratory infections such as influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial viruses are often diagnosed via antigen assays. The rapid antigen test kits have been approved by the UK Government for travel testing requirements. Further, the FDA has also authorized the use...
Coronavirus in the UK: Scientists warn of tougher times ahead
As of November first week, the UK’s total cumulative cases has already reached 9,171,660 with 41,299 new cases. Although this daily tally is still high, there has been a downward trend in the number of cases since it peaked at 56,675 on October 18. In the past...
Day 2 Antigen Test Travel Update: Lateral Flow Antigen Testing to be Introduced for Vaccinated Travellers
Passengers who are fully vaccinated and arriving from non-red list countries from the 24th October will benefit from the introduction of cheaper and quicker lateral flow tests that will replace RT-PCR tests to become a day 2 antigen test. Some articles may...