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Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules? Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules?
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A two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK is being introduced by the government. A two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving in the UK will be enforced from 8 June, the government says.
Further details are expected to be announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel at Friday's daily briefing. The measures were being introduced to "keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave,'' Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Friday.
What are the new quarantine rules?What are the new quarantine rules?
Any passengers arriving in the UK by plane, ferry or train - including UK nationals - will have to provide an address where they will remain for two weeks. Passengers arriving in the UK by plane, ferry or train - including UK nationals - will have to provide an address where they will remain for 14 days. There is a £100 penalty for anyone found to have not filled in this ''contact locator'' form.
It is thought they could be fined £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate. Surprise visits will be used to check they are following the rules. Surprise visits will be used to check they are following the rules. Those in England could be fined up to £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate, while governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can also impose penalties.
If travellers don't provide an address, the government will arrange accommodation. Passengers will be asked to drive in their own car to their destination, where possible. If they don't provide an address, the government will arrange accommodation.
The idea is to reduce the spread of coronavirus by minimising the contact international travellers have with other people when they first arrive. Why are the measures being introduced in June?
The measures are expected to come into force in June. While there was still "significant" transmission of the virus within the UK, the impact of these border restrictions would have been negligible, the government says.
But now transmission has fallen, it hopes quarantine measures will lower the risk of infection being reintroduced from other countries.
The measures will be reviewed every three weeks to check they are in line with scientific guidance and remain ''effective and necessary''.
Do the quarantine rules apply to everybody?Do the quarantine rules apply to everybody?
Road hauliers and medical officials would be exempt, as well as those arriving from the Republic of Ireland. There are a number of groups who are exempt, including:
Initially, it was suggested the rules would also not apply to travellers from France. However, the government later insisted the quarantine measures will also apply to them.Initially, it was suggested the rules would also not apply to travellers from France. However, the government later insisted the quarantine measures will also apply to them.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said "air bridges" could be introduced. This would be an arrangement where travellers from countries with low coronavirus levels could be exempt from quarantine. The possibility of introducing "air bridges" is being considered by the government. This would be an arrangement where travellers from countries with low coronavirus levels could be exempt from quarantine.
Speaking to the BBC, Greece's tourism minister called for his country - which has not been badly affected - to be among them.Speaking to the BBC, Greece's tourism minister called for his country - which has not been badly affected - to be among them.
Do other countries have quarantine rules?Do other countries have quarantine rules?
People travelling to another country may also have to enter quarantine when they arrive. People travelling to another country may also have to enter quarantine when they arrive there.
Fourteen-day quarantine rules apply in destinations including Spain, Italy, Greece, Canada, the UAE, Australia and New Zealand. Many have introduced screening measures such as temperature checks, and entry restrictions.Fourteen-day quarantine rules apply in destinations including Spain, Italy, Greece, Canada, the UAE, Australia and New Zealand. Many have introduced screening measures such as temperature checks, and entry restrictions.
Some have banned foreign visitors, as in Spain, where only UK citizens with permanent resident status can enter.Some have banned foreign visitors, as in Spain, where only UK citizens with permanent resident status can enter.
What has the response been?What has the response been?
UK airlines fear the measures will have a devastating impact on their industry and the wider economy.UK airlines fear the measures will have a devastating impact on their industry and the wider economy.
Michael O'Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has said the policy had "no credibility" and has predicted it will be gone by June. Michael O'Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has said the policy had "no credibility".
And Airlines UK, which represents various airlines, said quarantine "would effectively kill off air travel".And Airlines UK, which represents various airlines, said quarantine "would effectively kill off air travel".
The British Ports Association, which represents ferry companies, has also spoken out against the measures - calling them "overzealous".The British Ports Association, which represents ferry companies, has also spoken out against the measures - calling them "overzealous".
What other measures have been put in place?What other measures have been put in place?
The government guidance says all flight passengers should remain at least 2m (6ft) apart from other people wherever possible and consider wearing a face covering.The government guidance says all flight passengers should remain at least 2m (6ft) apart from other people wherever possible and consider wearing a face covering.
People travelling through Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports have already been told to cover their faces and wear gloves.People travelling through Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports have already been told to cover their faces and wear gloves.
EasyJet has said all passengers and cabin crew will be told to wear face masks when it resumes some flights on 15 June.
It previously said it would keep the middle seats on planes empty for a time. Emirates and the US airline Delta have announced similar plans.
However, the International Air Transport Association, which represents global airlines, says leaving the middle seat empty would not improve passenger safety. It also says most airlines would not have made money last year if a third of the seats had been removed.
Some temperature screening trials will also be conducted at Stansted. Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, is already trialling large-scale temperature checks.Some temperature screening trials will also be conducted at Stansted. Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, is already trialling large-scale temperature checks.
Air France says passengers will be temperature-checked before flying. The carrier has also made face masks compulsory - similar to several US airlines.Air France says passengers will be temperature-checked before flying. The carrier has also made face masks compulsory - similar to several US airlines.
How many people are travelling? Will airlines still be flying?
Far fewer people are flying. For example, between 16 and 22 April, the number of air passengers coming into the UK was 99% lower than the same period in 2019. EasyJet will restart a ''small number'' of flights on 15 June, with all passengers and cabin crew told to wear face masks.
Ryanair, for example, carried 40,000 passengers in April - down from 13.5 million in the same month last year. It expects passenger numbers to halve in the current financial year. Ryanair still plans to reintroduce 40% of its flights from 1 July, subject to travel restrictions being lifted and safety measures being brought in at airports.
However, the airline still plans to reintroduce 40% of its flights from 1 July, subject to travel restrictions being lifted and safety measures being brought in at airports. British Airways is reviewing its plans to run 50% of its schedule from July, because of the new quarantine rules.
British Airways is reviewing its plans to run 50% of its schedule from July, because of new quarantine rules.