Possible problems with obtaining a negative PCR for travel after having Covid

katejo

I don't have any bookings now but am very cautious about arranging anything because I recently had Covid (just before Christmas), My NHS record shows a positive test on December 16th.  I am out of isolation and my lateral flow is now negative but NHS 119 advised me not to have any more PCR's for 3 months. Although I am fully vaccinated (including booster) and should have antibodies from the infection , it seems that I couldn't fly anywhere because I couldn't provide a negative PCR. I thought that my NHS Covid pass would now say that I didn't need a PCR for the next few weeks but it only gives the date of my positive PCR test. 
Since so many people are getting the Omnicron now, isn't this going to cause problems for those with holidays booked in January to March?

Caz3121

It depends where you want to travel to, some countries accept lateral flows, some accept a positive test with proof of recovery 
there is plenty evidence of those testing negative in pcr after 2-3 weeks. Whilst 90 days may be possible it is likely the exception 

CKhalvashi

If you have good oral hygiene, there is nothing to suggest it will take 90 days. I read a study last year regarding those continually testing positive (for 30+ days), who with regular and thorough teeth cleaning (with mouthwash) were showing negative around 10 days after via PCR.

90 days will likely be the exception in cases such as this, with date of recovery, possibly plus around 14 days being the norm.