China News Service, June 9th, according to the "European Times" compilation report, in order to prevent the import of foreign epidemic situation threatening public health, from June 8th, all passengers entering the UK must undergo 14 days of self-isolation.
Immigrants must indicate the place of isolation and cannot go out at will
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that, according to regulations, including British citizens, all people who enter the UK by plane, train, or ship need to be isolated. Those who arrive in Ireland, the Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, United Kingdom do not need to strictly abide by the regulations.
Each immigrant also needs to fill out a form indicating the location of the quarantine and other information. If you do not complete the form, you will face a fine of £100. If the passenger cannot provide a segregated place, the government will arrange accommodation, but at their own expense. At the same time, it is best for the immigration personnel to drive to the isolated location by themselves. Once they arrive, they cannot use public transportation or taxis.
Individuals who have been quarantined cannot go to work places, schools or any public areas, nor can they meet other people. If you do not quarantine for 14 days in accordance with the regulations, you will be fined £1,000.
The regulations say that some people are exempt from segregation, including nursing staff and freight workers who provide basic services. In addition, people who pass through borders that are not controlled by the border are also exempt from isolation.
Multiple industries in the UK call on the government to restart international travel as soon as possible
Some industries in the UK have been greatly affected by the isolation regulations, and people in related fields have raised objections and criticisms about the regulations.
According to the British tourism industry, the two-week quarantine period will deter tourists who want to travel to the UK, and the risk of unemployment among practitioners is very high.
The British manufacturing industry said that limited flights will restrict imports and exports, will have a ripple effect on the freight industry, and is not conducive to commercial recovery.
British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair jointly wrote to Sir Jonathan Jones, the head of the legal services department of the British government, saying that the regulations for the isolation of inbound passengers were too strict and required a legal review of this regulation. This is also the first stage of the aviation industry's legal challenge to the government.
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) called on the government to give a road map to restart international travel. "Under the premise of ensuring safety, we must restart international travel as soon as possible, which is beneficial to both companies and consumers." ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer said: "Many people's livelihoods have been affected. When companies and people Everyone knows how the government opens flights and allows international exchanges, so travel bookings will only start to rise."
British Airways: quarantine regulations are another blow to the aviation industry
On May 24, a number of industries in the United Kingdom sent a letter to the British Prime Minister Johnson, hoping that the government would not take measures to isolate the entry, suggesting that the United Kingdom can establish an "air bridge" with low-risk countries. Passengers entering the United Kingdom from these countries do not need to be isolated for 14 days. .
To this end, on June 4, leading companies in the aviation, shipping and railway industries were invited to hold a round table meeting with the British Home Secretary and the Minister of Aviation to discuss the new isolation plan. However, British Airways refused to attend the meeting. British Airways was greatly affected during the epidemic, and the company said the quarantine regulations were "another blow" to the aviation industry.
It is understood that the British Home Secretary did not make a commitment on issues such as "air bridges" and reduction of isolation. According to government sources, Britain may establish "air bridges" with some countries, including major European destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and France, as well as Australia and Singapore. But for now, this plan is only "under consideration".