Ministers agree with most of England's planned changes, but are undecided on post-arrival tests.
From later in October, people will be able to take a lateral flow test two days after they arrive back in the country - hopefully "for when people return from half-term breaks", the UK government said.There have been concerns from the Welsh government that it would make itWhile travel is a devolved matter for each nation of the UK to decide, the Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments have often followed the UK government's rules for England during the pandemic.
"This test, combined with genetic sequencing of all positive tests, is a vital part of our surveillance for coronavirus and protects our borders from the virus." The minister added that the government continued to "thoroughly examine the evidence for a Wales-only testing regime".Welsh Conservative health spokesman Russell George said: "Sadly for the people of Wales, Labour don't know if they're coming or going with travel lists.
The UK government's Department for Transport said: "Due to the success of our vaccine rollout and the epidemiological situation abroad, we are able to take a proportionate approach to international travel, simplifying the system and reducing costs while managing risks to public health.
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