Avo Insurance pilots protection plan for mainland China travellers

It will offer COVID-19 real-time PCR tests and extra benefits.

Hong Kong digital insurer Avo Insurance has launched a new travel protection plan for travellers returning to mainland China, according to an announcement.

In partnership with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Medical Clinic, Avo Insurance will offer COVID-19 real-time PCR tests to its clients. In addition, policyholders are eligible to extra benefits to their China Travel Protection or Greater Bay Area Travel Protection, which have premiums starting at $1 (HK$8) and $5 (HK$36) respectively.

Policyholders of GBA Travel Protection or China Travel Protections are eligible to extend their protection with COVID-19 testing by CU Clinic and coronavirus disease protection for a total of $123 (HK$950).

They will be required to arrange an appointment with CU Clinic for a deep throat saliva test before departure. After one to two working days from the specimen submission date, the test report will be delivered by a local testing institution recognised by the government. In the event of a positive diagnosis, policyholders can redeem hospital cash of $1,300 (HK$10,000) during the 30-day coverage period of coronavirus disease protection, starting from the departure date.