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Child (14) recovered from Covid - pre-departure PCR test


We are travelling to Spain in Half Term. both adults double jabbed.
We all had covid 8 weeks ago, isolated and are all recovered.
Problem is with my son, under the Spanish entry requirements he should have a PCR test – but as he’s had covid within the last 90 days government advice is not to do a PCR test – which would risk of false positive
Tried Ryan air – they said contact the Spanish embassy in
London – no reply
Been onto test and trace, NHS line – no help
Really stumped – any ideas?
Comments
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probably best to try to get a LAMP test which is less sensitive
"documentation certifying that you have undertaken a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT - e.g. PCR, TMA, LAMP or NEAR) within 72 hours prior to arrival in Spain and tested negative."
without a negative test he will not be able to travel0 -
CaroAG said:
We are travelling to Spain in Half Term. both adults double jabbed.
We all had covid 8 weeks ago, isolated and are all recovered.
Problem is with my son, under the Spanish entry requirements he should have a PCR test – but as he’s had covid within the last 90 days government advice is not to do a PCR test – which would risk of false positive
Tried Ryan air – they said contact the Spanish embassy in London – no reply
Been onto test and trace, NHS line – no help
Really stumped – any ideas?
BTW I know of plenty people with this concern who their kids tested negative. All were with the kit from Randox.0 -
Thanks for your replies - its looking like the only option!0
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