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Pre-departure Covid tests could be in place at Irish airports by next month

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

01:11 24 Sep 2020


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A new proposal would see passengers from high-risk locations proving they're negative before travelling here.

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Pre-departure Covid-19 testing could be in place at Dublin and Cork Airports by the middle of next month.

The daa's proposal would see passengers from high-risk locations proving they're negative for the virus before travelling here.

Irish travellers heading abroad could also take the test, which would be done less than 72 hours before departure. It comes as the EU prepares to introduce a new "traffic light" system, eliminating conflicting restrictions between countries.

Kevin Byrne is an airport safety and security auditor - he says people need to have a safe way to travel:


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