How long to book a quarantine place if using test to release scheme
I booked a self-isolation place for 10 days for my trip to the UK. Due to some circumstances, my plans are postponed by 5 days. I made some bookings in UK after my 10 days isolation was supposed to end. I can not cancel/reschedule these booking.
I found out about the Test to Release scheme where I can take a test on Day 5 of my arrival in the UK and can end my isolation if that result is negative. This would work perfectly for me as my trip is delayed by 5 days and I would be able to attend my other bookings.
Now my question is how long should I book a quarantine place before I travel to UK, should it be for just 5 days or 10 days? I prefer Airbnbs over hotels and no Airbnb provide any cancellation benefits during the middle of your stay.
Best Answer
You should book for ten days.
The How to quarantine guide from the British government states the following:
"You must quarantine in one place for the full quarantine period, where you can have food and other necessities delivered."
and
"You are not allowed to change the place where you’re quarantining except in very limited circumstances...", followed by a short list, none of which would seem to apply to you.
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