PCR Tests In Airports Mandatory Now.

Monday, 6 December 2021 07:45

By Breffni Clack

Anyone arriving into the Republic of Ireland from overseas will now need proof of a negative Covid test.

Anyone arriving into the Republic of Ireland from overseas will now need proof of a negative Covid test.
It must be a professionally taken antigen or PCR test, and came into effect yesterday.
Meanwhile, passengers arriving into Northern Ireland from abroad will be required to take a pre-departure Covid test from 4 o'clock tomorrow morning.The test can be either a lateral flow or PCR.
The measure applies to anyone aged 12 and over, including people who have been double vaccinated.

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