20 October 2020
A pre-departure rapid Covid-19 testing facility has been launched at Heathrow Airport.
From Tuesday, the facilities in Terminals 2 and 5 will initially offer LAMP testing to passengers travelling to Hong Kong and Italy before they fly.
Unlike PCR tests, LAMP and antigen tests can be processed without being sent to a laboratory.
The private test costs £80 and aims to provide results in around one hour.
Passengers are required to book a test online before making their way to the airport.
