Irish lorry drivers heading to France urged to pre-book Covid-19 antigen test

Under new legislation introduced by the French government, any heavy goods vehicle (HGV) entering the country must have received a negative Covid-19 test result with 72 hours of arrival. File picture: GarethFuller/PA Wire

Irish lorry drivers travelling to France from tomorrow onwards are being urged to book Covid-19 antigen tests before their journey.

Under new legislation introduced by the French government, any heavy goods vehicle (HGV) entering the country must have received a negative Covid-19 test result with 72 hours of arrival.