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09 May 20
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UK airlines say they have been told the government will bring in a 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in the UK from any country apart from the Republic of Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The new restriction is expected to take effect at the end of this month.
Industry body Airlines UK said the policy needed "a credible exit plan" and should be reviewed weekly.
People arriving in the UK would have to self-isolate at a private residence.
Government and aviation sources told BBC News that the quarantine would mean people might be expected to provide an address when they arrive at the border.
It is not clear how long the new travel restriction would be in place and whether non-UK residents would be allowed to stay in rented private accommodation.
"We need to see the details of what they are proposing", said Airlines UK, which represents British Airways, EasyJet and other UK-based airlines, in a statement.
Aviation minister Kelly Tolhurst is expected to clarify the policy to airline and airport representatives in a conference call scheduled for Saturday morning.
UK airports suggested that a quarantine "would not only have a devastating impact on the UK aviation industry, but also on the wider economy".
Karen Dee from the Airport Operators Association, which represents most UK airports, said the measure should be applied "on a selective basis following the science" and "the economic impact on key sectors should be mitigated".
BBC News understands that key workers such as lorry drivers who transport goods and people working in the shipping industry would be exempt.
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What a complete waste of time when over 10m people in the UK already got/had the virus.
Unless we do this forever it will be meaningless.
Unless we have no exceptions it will not work.
Asking people to self-isolate at home simply will not happen.
The new restriction is expected to take effect at the end of this month.
Industry body Airlines UK said the policy needed "a credible exit plan" and should be reviewed weekly.
People arriving in the UK would have to self-isolate at a private residence.
Government and aviation sources told BBC News that the quarantine would mean people might be expected to provide an address when they arrive at the border.
It is not clear how long the new travel restriction would be in place and whether non-UK residents would be allowed to stay in rented private accommodation.
"We need to see the details of what they are proposing", said Airlines UK, which represents British Airways, EasyJet and other UK-based airlines, in a statement.
Aviation minister Kelly Tolhurst is expected to clarify the policy to airline and airport representatives in a conference call scheduled for Saturday morning.
UK airports suggested that a quarantine "would not only have a devastating impact on the UK aviation industry, but also on the wider economy".
Karen Dee from the Airport Operators Association, which represents most UK airports, said the measure should be applied "on a selective basis following the science" and "the economic impact on key sectors should be mitigated".
BBC News understands that key workers such as lorry drivers who transport goods and people working in the shipping industry would be exempt.
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What a complete waste of time when over 10m people in the UK already got/had the virus.
Unless we do this forever it will be meaningless.
Unless we have no exceptions it will not work.
Asking people to self-isolate at home simply will not happen.
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totally agree IT
been watching on news.watered down it says,still come in no hassle.do me a favour mate and stay in like the plebs here and mind if you dont we might fine you.tough new measures by this tough decision making government |
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Another crazy decision by Doris.
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Must admit ABS CRAZY
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While 100s of muzzies coming over the channel every day
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Words fail me.
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What a complete waste of time when over 10m people in the UK already got/had the virus.
I thought you said that virus contagion wasn't exponential? It would have to be if 10m people were infected. |
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Regardless the intention, i think the effect of this is to strongly discourage business trips and tourists, isnt it?
Certainly not going to help on the economic side. Uncertain what it will do on the virus side |
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IF( and i have my doubts) they are ever asked the question why now...why not back in Feb it will be of great interest to to hear their answer.
Originally, when asked ,the answer was ...well...the virus is already here so the risk of further contamination is small. SO WHAT'S CHANGED??? |
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Pretty basis maths twizzle22.
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The economic argument is a very thin one, there's not much incentive for tourists to come to the UK to spend money anyway. What are they going to spend money on even if they are willing to travel to another country at this time? Obviously most people won't be going abroad from the UK this year either and it will be the same for other developed nations.
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Reducing the risk of imported cases also provides flexibility to relax lockdown adjustments in other areas.
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3 months too late. more evidence to use in the impending trials.
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I realise it's a relatively obvious point but we've all been in lockdown anyway. This is more significant when the measures are eased.
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its not enforceable.
if and obviously don't know ins and outs, it stipulates, the address where you advise you are staying in quarantine for 14 days can be checked at any time to ensure adherence then fair enough. a fine of say 10k if person not present at time of check/raid . |
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It's a disincentive predominantly, if it comes to fruition. One would expect airlines and airports to be against a measure designed to restrict travel.
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they are, airline organisations already kicking off about it.
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We should have shut down everything from the start, flights in/out, ferries eg, the lot. If we had done so, as an island, we perhaps now would be virtually virus free and could start sensibly a managed reactivation of the economy.
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It was estimated 1.8 million British nationals were abroad at the time of lockdown. The mistake was allowing people to leave the country once the issues covid 19 were going to cause became apparent.
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morpteh mackem
09 May 20 08:57 Joined: 05 Jan 04 | Topic/replies: 40,307 | Blogger: morpteh mackem's blog its not enforceable. if and obviously don't know ins and outs, it stipulates, the address where you advise you are staying in quarantine for 14 days can be checked at any time to ensure adherence then fair enough. a fine of say 10k if person not present at time of check/raid . ^ Massive breech of civil liberties of a western democracy to do that. |
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So 2 weeks holiday means 2 weeks locked in a hotel on arrival and 2 weeks locked in hotel on return.
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Where do I sign
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these arent holiday makers.make no mistake these are holders of british passports among others who want to be here because they know they will be far better off here than their "home" country. lets stop beating about the bush.
i can just see 15k policemen a day knocking on doors to see if there in the house. howay man its feckin laughable |
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I have no issue with British passport holders returning if they feel they are better off here, on commercial flights.
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even infected ones?
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Not evidently infected people no. Presumably that's why they are considering introducing a 14 day quarantine.
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meanwhile pritti greets record number,s of migrants at dover with canapes and champagne is their anyone not loving this far left government,free money,warm welcome to illegal migrants,fruit pickers flown in business class, 80% free wages,free grants,unions dictating public sector policy,and to cap it all THE SAJ says taxes shouldn't rise to pay for it all,who new the magic money forrest was in no10,11,s garden aLL ALONG,
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The most brain dead decision I have ever seen.
How long are they going to be enforcing this brain fart for? |
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Gotta follow the science
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.........and so the dunfukkery continues
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Does the same apply for cruises? I read yesterday the virus can be carried by seamen.
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Might as well listen to the baked potato than the almighty 'science' for all the good it does
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like lockdown once its started how do you stop it,airlines will be going out of business after a couple of weeks,wont want bailouts,no holiday bookings, no rush to open up again
,does it apply to pritti,s record numbers coming in at dover, |
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if there,s no one wanting to come in
pritti helping migrants at dover,pritti flying in migrant fruit pickers no tory,s wanting trade deals with china is their any point in Brexit, |
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I have to say though what a great job Dorris is doing
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greatest prime minister in labours history,
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Still 3 months late. Why end of May, why not as from this coming monday?
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Once we get to the point where we let pubs, hotels and restaurants open here, then we have to impose quarantine on visitors from infected countries, else it will rise up again.
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Why end of May, why not as from this coming monday? Because we are currently in lockdown, so won't make a material difference
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