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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, Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed on Wednesday. A two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving in the UK will be enforced from 8 June.
More than 200 travel companies have written to the government asking for the new rules to be scrapped, while some MPs have also voiced concerns. More than 200 travel companies have asked for the new rules to be scrapped and some MPs have also voiced concerns.
The home secretary told Parliament the move was ''a proportionate and time-limited approach'' to protect public health, now that imported coronavirus cases ''pose a more significant threat''. Home Secretary Priti Patel said the move would protect public health, now imported coronavirus cases ''pose a more significant threat''.
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. Travellers must keep a receipt to show they have filled in this form, the home secretary says, and there is a £100 penalty for not completing it. 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. Travellers must keep a receipt to show they have filled in a form with these details and there is a £100 penalty for not completing it.
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.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.
Passengers should drive their own car to their destination, where possible. If they don't provide an address, the government will arrange accommodation.Passengers should drive their own car to their destination, where possible. If they don't provide an address, the government will arrange accommodation.
Once at their destination they must not use public transport or taxis. Also, they must not go to work, school, or public areas, or have visitors unless they need essential support,Once at their destination they must not use public transport or taxis. Also, they must not go to work, school, or public areas, or have visitors unless they need essential support,
They are also not allowed to go out to buy food or other essentials where they can rely on others.They are also not allowed to go out to buy food or other essentials where they can rely on others.
Why are the measures being introduced now?Why are the measures being introduced now?
The government says the measures are to "keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave''.The government says the measures are to "keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave''.
It hopes quarantine 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 rules will be reviewed every three weeks to check they remain ''effective and necessary''.The rules will be reviewed every three weeks to check they remain ''effective and necessary''.
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:
The government is considering introducing "air bridges", an arrangement where countries with low coronavirus levels could agree to exempt one another's residents from quarantine. The home secretary said the government is looking into ''international travel corridors'' between countries deemed to be safe. This could avoid the need for quarantine.
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. Portugal's foreign minister told the BBC he hoped an agreement 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?
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.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.
In Spain, only UK citizens with permanent resident status can enter. From 1 July, Spain will allow some travellers in without quarantining, but this doesn't include the UK.In Spain, only UK citizens with permanent resident status can enter. From 1 July, Spain will allow some travellers 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.
Airlines UK, which represents various airlines, said quarantine "would effectively kill off air travel".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".
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 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.
Are you planning to travel to or from the UK? How will the quarantine regulations affect you? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you planning to travel to or from the UK? How will the quarantine regulations affect you? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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