COVID-19: Everyone arriving in UK must now self-isolate as travel corridors close

By HILDA DIRISU

Everyone arriving in the UK from abroad must now self-isolate as the government order shutting all travel corridors comes into effect.

The tighter restrictions, intended to protect against the spread of coronavirus variants, were announced last week by Boris Johnson

Travellers must also show proof of a negative COVID test taken in the three days before the start of their journey or face a potential £500 fine.

On arrival, they must isolate for 10 days – but can take another test after five days to end quarantine early.

The new rules will be backed by more spot checks to ensure people are remaining in isolation, but it’s still permitted to use public transport to get from an airport to home.Advertisement

The isolation period also applies to UK nationals returning home, but travel from Ireland is exempt.

People arriving from many countries with low infection rates were previously listed on the government’s travel corridor list and did not need to isolate. (Daily Independent)