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<p>Holidaymakers are able to use a lateral flow test for pre-departure testing before
travel to England as long as it meets the minimum performance standards. Testing post-arrival
remains an important tool in our wider measures to manage the risk of imported cases
of Covid-19, as well as allowing us to identify variants of concern. We are exploring
options to reduce the cost of testing, including cheaper tests being used when holidaymakers
return home and whether the Government would be able to provide pre-departure tests.</p><p>
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