Plus, a surprise lockdown apology from my ex
| Quarantine travel rules come into force |
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| | | 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| | | | | 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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| | | | 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". | |
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