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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 anyone arriving in the UK will be enforced from 8 June, the government says. A two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving in the UK will be enforced from 8 June, with further details expected on Wednesday.
The measures were being introduced to "keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave,'' Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Friday. More than 200 travel companies have written to Home Secretary Priti Patel asking for the new rules to be scrapped, while some MPs have also voiced concerns.
What are the new quarantine rules?What are the new quarantine rules?
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. 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 form.
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.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.
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.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.
They must then not go to work, school, or public areas, or use public transport or taxis. They should also not have any visitors unless they are providing essential support, and should not go out to buy food or other essentials where they can rely on others. They must not go to work, school, or public areas, or use public transport or taxis. They should also not have any visitors unless they need essential support, and should not go out to buy food or other essentials where they can rely on others.
Why are the measures being introduced in June? Why are the measures being introduced now?
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. The government says the measures are to "keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave''.
But now transmission has fallen, it hopes quarantine measures will lower the risk of infection being reintroduced from other countries. It hopes quarantine 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''. The rules will be reviewed every three weeks to check they remain ''effective and necessary''.
More than 60% of 1,500 people polled by YouGov on 2 June indicated they support the 14-day quarantine proposal, with just 4% suggesting travellers to the UK should face no quarantine at all.
Do the quarantine rules apply to everybody?Do the quarantine rules apply to everybody?
There are a number of groups who are exempt, including: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. More groups may be added to this list over time. 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.
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. The possibility of introducing "air bridges" is being considered by the government. This would be an arrangement where countries with low coronavirus levels could agree to exempt one another's residents from quarantine.
Speaking to the BBC, Greece's tourism minister called for his country - which has not been badly affected - to be among them. Portugal's foreign minister told the BBC he hoped an air bridge between the UK and Portugal could be secured by the end of June.
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 there. Anyone travelling to another country may also have to enter quarantine at their destination.
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 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. In Spain, only UK citizens with permanent resident status can enter. From 1 July, passengers from some countries will be allowed in without quarantining, but this doesn't include the UK.
What has the response been?What has the response been?
More than 200 travel companies have written to the government calling for the current quarantine plans to be quashed.
And MPs in the newly-formed Future of Aviation group have written to the transport secretary asking for air bridges to be prioritised.
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". 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.
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.
Will airlines still be flying?Will airlines still be flying?
EasyJet will restart a ''small number'' of flights on 15 June, with all passengers and cabin crew told to wear face masks.EasyJet will restart a ''small number'' of flights on 15 June, with all passengers and cabin crew told to wear face masks.
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. Ryanair 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 the new quarantine rules.
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