Travellers could face up to a decade in jail for trying to hide a visit to a “red list” country, Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, revealed today.
From Monday, anyone flying to the UK from 33 mostly South American and southern African countries will be escorted from the airport to a hotel where they will remain under guard, quarantining for 10 days. Disobeying could mean a ÂŁ10,000 fine.
The cost of the hotel “package” – which needs to be booked online in advance – is £1750, and includes hotel, transport and two PCR tests to be taken on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine. International arrivals from all other countries will also be required to take these two tests, but can quarantine at home. Olivia Gavoyannis has the full details below.
