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Testing abroad

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granbabies123 Wed 04-Aug-21 17:22:23

Just returned from Majorca, felt very safe whilst there,everyone kept their distance and used masks in all buildings.
What I cannot understand is the testing procedure.
We booked a test which was supposed to take 30 minutes, cost €30.
Arrived for appointment in room with doors and windows open. Time 3.55pm.Doctor sat at distance nurse took swab , nostril only, whilst doc completed paper work. We were immediately sent out of room to await results in empty corridor. Doc followed us out with certificate, time on cert. 3.58pm. We were back in our room by 4.02pm.
How does that work. Is it a money scam or do they have super fast tests. Felt scammed €60 for what.

Lincslass Wed 04-Aug-21 17:57:08

Does this help offer an explanation?
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g187462-i124-k13601599-Covid_test_to_return_to_U_K_from_Majorca-Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html