UK makes 14-days quarantine mandatory for travellers, airlines protest
The United Kingdom’s compulsory 14-day quarantine for inbound travellers, by air, rail or ferries, came into force on the country’s borders from Monday amid protests from the airline industry.
As part of a phase by phase easing of the coronavirus lockdown within the country, all passengers except a small number of exemptions for essential workers will have to fill out an online locator form giving their contact and travel details and the address of where they will self-isolate for two weeks.
Regulations for England include fixed penalty notices of GBP 1,000 (USD 1,268) or prosecution for anyone who breaches the rules, with police being allowed to use “reasonable force” to make sure people comply.
