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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up

Uk tourists may need to show three additional documents at Spanish border control (Photo: Getty Images)

UK holidaymakers warned they need 3 extra documents to enter Spain

UK tourists heading to Spain face tighter rules if they get Covid symptoms (Photo: Getty Images)

UK tourists face new Covid rules in Spain if they have symptoms

Scottish Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf has said Scotland is 'through the worst' of the pandemic (Photo: Peter Summers/PA Wire).

'Through worst of pandemic', says Humza Yousaf

The latest covid stats.

Covid Scotland: 24 more people die from virus in past 24 hours

Oxgangs Library has been closed for nearly two years. Picture: Google Streetview

Edinburgh to tell governments: 'We want our libraries back'

Covid Scotland: 16 deaths and 7,162 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours

16 deaths and 7,162 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours

The latest Covid figures in Scotland on Tuesday, January 18 (Photo: John Devlin).

31 deaths and 7,752 Covid cases reported in latest figures

Covid Scotland: 6,221 new cases and no new deaths in last 24 hours . (Picture credit: John Devlin)

Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Scotland

Cod Scotland: Over 20 deaths due to coronavirus reported as thousands of positive cases confirmed across the country

Covid Scotland: Over 20 deaths reported as thousands of more cases confirmed

The vaccination and booster programme is ongoing.

More than 10,000 have now died in Scotland after positive Covid test

Covid Scotland: 16 more deaths and 10,392 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours

16 more deaths and 10,392 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours

The Health Secretary has told people they may have to “wait a little bit longer” for PCR testing as the system comes under “significant pressure” amid surging levels of coronavirus infections.

Public warned of longer waits for PCR tests if they are not essential workers

A lateral flow test result is interpreted by the two letters on the device (Photo: Shutterstock)

What it means if Covid lateral flow test result shows a faint red line

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Waiting times to receive PCR test results 'should return to normal' after delays
Waiting times to receive PCR Covid test results should return to between 24 and 36 hours, Scotland’s national clinical director Jason Leitch has said.
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Covid-19 testing will remain available during the Christmas period.

Covid-19 testing sites to remain open throughout Christmas period

Restalrig PCR test centre (Portlee Day Centre) is operating at reduced capacity today due to staff having to isolate, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

PCR test centre at 'reduced capacity' due to staff isolating

As the Omicron variant of Covid continues to spread across the UK, you may be wondering if the symptoms differ from other strains of the virus (Photo: Shutterstock)

The 'surprising' Omicron variant symptom that can appear when eating

A woman wearing a protective mask walks her dog on the Esplanade du Trocadero square in front of the Eiffel Tower in March 2020 (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

France travel: UK traveller restrictions to be tightened - what are the new rule...

France travel restrictions: What are France’s new UK travel restrictions? When does UK travel ban take effect? (Image credit: Pexels/Getty Images/Inkdrop via Canva Pro)

France's new UK travel restrictions: What are they and when do they take effect?

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is in self isolation.

Douglas Ross self isolating after staff member tests positive for Covid

Deputy First Minister John Swinney. Picture: Fraser Bremner/Daily Mail/PA Wire

Swinney says he takes lateral flow test every time he leaves home

Signage informing spectators they need to show their vaccine passports to enter the ground before the UEFA Europa League Group G match at Celtic Park. Picture: PA

Negative Covid test added to Scotland's vaccine passport scheme

The reintroduction of pre-departure tests was announced around 6pm on Saturday. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Covid Scotland: Pre-departure tests to be reintroduced from Tuesday

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43,000 people may have been given wrong negative PCR Covid test results

Day 2 Test: When do I need to take my day two Covid test? How much does the Covid travel test cost - and where can I get one? (Image credit: Canva Pro)

What is a Day 2 travel test - and when do I need to take one?
Following changes to UK travel rules and Covid testing requirements, here's everything you need to know about getting your Day Two test after returning to the UK.
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said ministers hope to announce in the next few days the switch from a PCR to a lateral flow test for eligible fully-vaccinated travellers taking their day-two Covid test (Photo: Shutterstock)

PCR Covid tests to be scrapped ‘before half-term’ - which could save families £2...

New rules to make travel to the UK from overseas easier and simpler have come into force (Photo: JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

UK’s travel rules change: what you need to know as amber list is scrapped

Number of ‘red list’ countries for international travel set to be slashed this week (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Number of ‘red list’ countries for international travel set to be slashed this w...

Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of Global Public Health and director of the Global Health Governance Programme at the University of Edinburgh, and member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.

PCR testing for travellers reduces risk of new variants, say experts

Edinburgh Airport ExpressTest: What Covid tests can I get at Edinburgh Airport? Here's how much they cost and how to book (Image: JPIMedia)

What Covid tests can I get at Edinburgh Airport and how much will they cost?

Ryanair will launch 14 new routes from the UK this winter (Photo: Getty Images)

Ryanair is launching 14 new routes this winter to destinations across Europe

Passengers returning from green, amber or red list countries are required to pay for and take PCR Covid tests when they return (Shutterstock)

Here's how to book a PCR test for travel near you - and how much it costs

The government will remove some 57 companies from its list on Monday (23 August) as they no longer exist, or do not provide the relevant tests required for travel (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Cowboy’ Covid travel test providers to be struck off Gov.uk list over misleadin...

People who have been fully vaccinated can still transmit the Delta variant (Photo: Getty Images)

Vaccinated people can still pass on Delta variant - but protection remains high

Only children who are deemed very close contacts of an infected case will have to isolate.

What happens if someone in my child's class tests positive for Covid?

TUI cancels more holidays amid uncertainty over travel restrictions

What covid tests do i need to travel to Spain? Here's the latest FCDO travel guidance for UK travel to Spain (Image credit: Getty Images)

Everything to know about travelling to Spain and the Balearic Islands from UK

Swab testing as previously done by Edinburgh university students. The new tests will use saliva samples.

‘Faster, more accurate’ saliva tests for Covid trialled in Scotland

The new test allows you to take a swab from the mouth instead of the nose (Photo: Getty Images)

No more horrible nose swabs with new saliva-based Covid test for holidays

Airplanes are parked at Lisbon's international airport. Picture: AP Photo/Armando Franca

Portugal to reopen borders to UK tourists from Monday

Local resident Trish Lindsay takes a Covid test as Test Operative Ainhoa Lopez looks on. Photo: Greg Macvean Photography.

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Tui announce that PCR tests are going to be included in new 'coronavirus test packages' on offer to customers. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

PCR tests to be included in Tui's new 'coronavirus test packages'

Two Covid tests are now required for all UK arrivals during quarantine (Photo: Shutterstock)

Two Covid tests are now required for all UK arrivals during quarantine

Rapid Covid test available to the public for £50

Ad Feature Edinburgh Airport to offer rapid Covid-19 screening

Both lateral-flow and PCR tests are now being offered at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport first to offer on-site testing

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill will remain in contact with the team "digitally". Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Cockerill and Kinghorn left at home as Covid-19 test results are delayed

testing kits are being rolled out across care homes

'Closer, safer visits' for those with loved ones in Scottish care homes

Spain and the Canary Islands now require a negative Covid test from all UK visit...

Maldives, Denmark, Canary Islands and Mykonos have been removed from the UK’s qu...

This is what you need to know about the new test being trialled (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Covid-19 saliva test explained