Coronavirus: Self-isolate for 14 days or face £1,000 fine, UK to tell overseas visitors

UK to introduce ‘14-day quarantine’ for international arrivals

London: Britain is to introduce a quarantine period of 14 days for those arriving in the United Kingom, Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis confirmed Friday and said ministers would give details later.“People who are coming to the UK will have to do quarantine,” Lewis told Sky news, saying the new rules would cover British citizens and those from elsewhere.“We’re saying to people you’ve got to make your own arrangements, if you’re coming to…

Here’s how much you could be fined if you flout quarantine rules after travelling

International travellers, including residents returning from abroad, could face police spot checks and fines if they fail to self-isolate on arrival in the UK.

Live updates as 14-day quarantine measures introduced for anyone entering UK and £1,000 fines for those who fail to self-isolate

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UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals

British Prime Minister, Boris JohnsonTravellers arriving in Britain will face 14 days in quarantine from next month to prevent a second coronavirus outbreak, the government announced on Friday, warning that anyone breaking the rules faced a fine or prosecution.The new rules will apply to all international arrivals except Ireland from June 8 and come after weeks of calls for tougher restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.Healthcare professio…

Coronavirus: UK arrivals could face fines or deportation if they break quarantine

Anyone arriving in the UK from abroad could be fined or even removed from the country if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days, Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced.Under new Home Office rules, all incoming passengers will be required to provide contact and travel information at the UK border so health officials can later check whether guidance is being observed.A breach of the self-isolation rules would be punishable with a £1,000 fixed pen…

International Travellers to UK Set to Face 14-day Quarantine, to be Fined for Violation

Health officials would be able to carry out spot checks to ensure people comply with their self-isolation at a designated address and impose a 1,000 pound fine on anyone breaking the quarantine.