The Foreign Office has issued a waning advising us only to travel abroad if essential but also to be careful with travel insurance policies not all covering trips abroad during the pandemic.
New Policies
Any holidaymakers that cancelled their break this summer due to them having to self-isolate will unlikely be covered by new travel insurance policies and any one that had been in contact with coronavirus cases will struggle to claim via their insurance.
Existing and Annual Policies
New or re-newed travel insurance policies bought before the outbreak may be in a better position but you should still check your cover.
Covid Trials
People that have been involved in clincial trails for a covid-19 vaccine will likely see existing travel cover invalidated for taking part in trials.
Your travel rights and holiday cancellation refunds
The Government have said it is a “civic-duty” that you must isolate for 14 days after being notified of any contact with someone who has had the virus via the new track and trace system operating in the UK and this could lead to delaying or cancelling your holiday. Most insurers will refund your premiums or postpone cover until you are able to travel. That said, no all travel insurers are based in the UK.
In summary