What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 before my flight back to the UK?

COVID-19 regulations Thailand UK travel restrictions PCR test quarantine rules visa issues medical advice

Dec 30, 2021

3 years ago

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Just wanted to know what happens if you test positive b4 your flight back to the UK and the pcr will keep showing positive for 90 days even though you are over it

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you test positive for COVID-19 before your flight to the UK, you may not be permitted to fly until you can present a negative test. In Thailand, a negative result is typically required for boarding, and quarantine may be necessary until you test negative again. It's also worth noting that positive PCR tests can remain for several weeks even after recovery, so obtaining a recovery certificate may be advisable. Mandatory health insurance is recommended to cover potential quarantine costs. Further complications may arise related to visa durations if you exceed your limit while in quarantine.

Steve ********

I have a friend who is postive he need test on the 4th. Then we understand to fly he must be negative 14 days later. He can get the letter to fly.

3 years ago

Chan *************

howb bout the visa ? if off to quarantine but exceeded visa limit ?

3 years ago

Baron *********

You can do the Antigen test going to UK. Maybe they don't pick up the old virus particles like PCR

3 years ago

Symon *********

I think that's the idea of the mandatory health insurance. Covers you for your stay in a quarentine facility until you test negative.

3 years ago

Jim ***********

U not flying

3 years ago

Jared **********

90 days is about the maximum, you can also test negative after 10 days. The average is 3-4 weeks but you probably want to look into a certificate of recovery.

3 years ago

Ivan ***********

False test result, most likely.

3 years ago

Will ************

You get carted off to quarantine, you don’t get your flight. It’s already happened to someone

3 years ago

Angel ***********

Off to the internment camp

3 years ago

Albert ********

Somewhere there should be a quarintine.

3 years ago

Greg ********

No idea about the UK but you would get out in Thailand after a -Ve test in Thailand. I think there is usually a gap between having a _ve test before indicating +ve. Having said that I saw an Infectious disease Specialist at Bumrungrad after I had Covid in November. He said he has had pilots and other aircrew stuck for months as countries like China will not let them back until a negative test :-)

3 years ago

James ********

Have you tested positive in Thailand?

3 years ago

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