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Federal government scraps 72-hour pre-departure PCR test

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The federal government has announced a major change to testing protocols for overseas arrivals which will see the pre-departure PCR test requirement scrapped. From 1am on Sunday, January 23 international travellers will be allowed to return a negative COVID-19 test result via a rapid antigen test 24 hours prior to departure instead of the previously required PCR test 72 hours before flying out to Australia.
Source:https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/federal-government-scraps-72hour-predeparture-pcr-test-requirement-for-overseas-arrivals/news-story/3712ad3be0292bbfdbfa9dc8705dfbbf
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Reviewed by: Pyramid eServices News DeskLast updated: 23 January 2022

Reference sources

  • https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/federal-government-scraps-72hour-predeparture-pcr-test-requirement-for-overseas-arrivals/news-story/3712ad3be0292bbfdbfa9dc8705dfbbf
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
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