Two week quarantine rules for UK arrivals come into force
Bosses in the tourism industry are warning it'll cost jobs, but the government says it's vital to stop a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Travellers arriving in the UK will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days under Government measures to guard against a second wave of coronavirus.
All passengers - bar a handful of exemptions - will have to fill out an online locator form giving their contact and travel details, as well as the address of where they will isolate.
People who fail to comply could be fined ÂŁ1,000 in England, and police will be allowed to use reasonable force'' to make sure they follow the rules.
Border Force officers will carry out checks on arrivals and may refuse entry to a non-resident foreign national who refuses to comply with the regulations.
Failure to complete the locator form will be punishable by a ÂŁ100 fixed penalty notice.
The plans have been met with strong criticism from opposition parties and some Conservative MPs - as well as the travel industry.
British Airways has started legal proceedings over what it calls the Government's unlawful'' quarantine measures.
The quarantine regulations must be reviewed every three weeks, with the first taking place by June 29.
They could be in place for a year, when the legislation expires, unless the Government decides to scrap it sooner.
Travellers arriving from within the Common Travel Area - which includes Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands - will not need to self-isolate unless they have arrived in the CTA in the last 14 days.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: We all want to return to normal as quickly as possible. But this cannot be at the expense of lives.
The science is clear that if we limit the risk of new cases being brought in from abroad, we can help stop a devastating second wave.
That is why the measures coming into force today are necessary. They will help control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.''
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