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By Victoria King

 
 

Quarantine travel rules come into force

 
 
Coronavirus latest

New rules requiring the majority of people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days have come into effect. Whether it's by plane, ferry or train, arrivals - including UK nationals - will have to provide an address where they will stay and face fines of up to £1,000 if they don't comply. There are some exceptions, such as road haulage workers, medical professionals providing essential care and arrivals from the Republic of Ireland.

 

Home Secretary Priti Patel says the quarantine is essential to prevent a second wave of virus infections, but the measures are hugely unpopular in some quarters, especially the beleaguered travel industry. The sector had been pinning its hopes on summer holiday season to provide some relief, and a number of airlines say they're prepared to take legal action to force a rethink. There's currently no end date for the new rules and the idea of so-called "air bridges" with certain other nations is only "under consideration".

 

Here are the quarantine rules in full, plus a list of your questions about it, answered by our experts. And if we can't easily go abroad, what are the chances of taking a holiday within the UK?

 

In other news, dentists in England are able to reopen from today, but the British Dental Association says social distancing measures and a shortage of protective equipment will slow the resumption of services. And Northern Ireland's lockdown is set to be eased further. It means more businesses can reopen and small outdoor weddings can take place. Read more on weddings across the UK.

 
 
 

Around the world

 
 

New Zealand is lifting all restrictions within the country after reporting it has no active coronavirus cases for the first time since 28 February. Only borders will remain closed. How did the country crush the virus so successfully? We explain.

 

New York City also begins opening up on Monday, with hundreds of thousands expected back at work. The city was the centre of the US outbreak and many restrictions remain in place. Nationwide, daily deaths have fallen to below 700 a day, from about 3,000 at the peak of the epidemic.

 

In Europe, daily deaths in Italy - one of the continent's worst-hit countries - have dropped to 53, but infections in Russia continue to see a steep rise, with almost 9,000 new cases over the past day. Despite this, Russia continues to move ahead with its reopening. In Poland, a single coal mine has been found to be the source of hundreds of new cases.

 

Our live page brings you developments from around the world, including the latest picture in India, Saudi Arabia and Cuba.

 
 
 

Carers' stories

 
 

Caroline Sinfield is just one of countless carers and health workers going the extra mile during this crisis. She volunteered to move in with Shannon, who has Down's Syndrome, when a combination of coronavirus and other factors left her isolated and very vulnerable. Despite the best efforts of staff, the virus has swept through many care homes in England. One man in charge of a home describes the reality of trying to stop it. And we hear from junior doctor Lisa Linpower about how vital her phone has been as a tool, a companion and a source of comfort for patients and their families.

 
 
 
 

A surprise lockdown apology from my ex

 

It was another Friday evening in lockdown, staring at a computer screen, toggling between news sites and social media, when the email from James arrived. Irina waited a beat, trying to recall the last time she had thought of her first boyfriend, before clicking it open. "Irina, I know this is out of the blue and years too late," it began, "but this is a message I need to send." In the 800-word-message, James explained that lockdown had forced him to assess his own past behaviour, and he felt he owed her an apology for his immaturity all those years ago . 

 
 
 
 
 
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Megha Mohan

BBC News

 
 
 
 
 

What the papers say

 
 
Paper review

The new UK quarantine rules share the front pages with coverage of anti-racism demonstrations. The Daily Telegraph suggests the self-isolation scheme risks "chaos". It says it has seen a leaked Home Office document indicating officials have no way to ensure details on travel forms are "genuine" and fines will be issued only for "manifestly false claims". According to the i, the boss of the Channel Tunnel has written to Boris Johnson, saying the extra red tape the policy requires will pose a serious risk to its operation. The Times, meanwhile, reports that Britons will be offered a "flood" of cheap airline seats and package holidays by firms desperate to lure them abroad despite the quarantine. Elsewhere, the Guardian focuses on the impact of isolation during lockdown, reporting on people who have died at home alone from Covid-19 but not been found for up to two weeks. And the Financial Times leads on warnings from the shipping industry that up to 400,000 crew members are stranded at sea or at home by the pandemic, leading to a trade "logjam".

 
 
 

One thing not to miss

Swapping lockdown for Sweden
 
 
 
 

From elsewhere

 
 
 

BAME people pleaded for help during the pandemic. This is how they were let down (Huffington Post)

 
 
 
 

Almost half the world is living through this pandemic without the internet (CNN)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Concern at the inevitable upsurge in summer 'staycations' (Herald)

 
 
 

He was meant to be spending the summer playing festivals, but now he's back on the NHS frontline (MEN)

 
 
 
 

Listen up

 
 

From a greater sense of community to a greener economy, this week's Global Questions asks whether the world will be a better place after coronavirus. And elsewhere, Good Morning Scotland looks at the impact of the pandemic on one small island.

 
 
 

Need something different?

 
 

After more large-scale protests in the US over the killing of George Floyd, what does Middle America - the part of the country that propelled President Trump to victory in 2016 - think of his response to the crisis? We also take a look at the history of police violence in black America, from slave patrols to enabling lynching. Elsewhere, Sweden's Olof Palme was shot dead on the nation's busiest road in 1986 - now prosecutors may finally know who killed him.

 
 
 

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