Saturday 9 May 2020

UK to have two-week quarantine for air passengers

 Under the move, passengers entering the country will have to provide an address where they will self-isolate for 14 days.


Airlines UK, the trade body for UK registered airlines, has confirmed to Sky News that the move will be introduced by the government for anyone arriving into the UK other than from Ireland, to ease the spread of COVID-19.
The announcement on travel is reportedly set to be made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he sets out a road map for easing the coronavirus lockdown in an address to the nation on Sunday.


ACCORDING TO SKY NEWS today under the measures, which are expected to come into force in June, all passengers arriving at airports - including returning UK citizens - will have to provide an address where they will self-isolate for 14 days.

Ports will also be included, according to The Times.

The report states that authorities will carry out spot checks, and those found breaking the rules face a fine of up to £1,000 or even deportation.

A Home Office spokeswoman said: "We do not comment on leaks. The focus remains on staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives."

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