olidaymakers back United Kingdom From France Even if they are fully vaccinated, they still need to self-quarantine after they return. government Has been announced.
Starting Monday, British residents from countries on the government’s amber list will no longer need to be isolated at home for 10 days if they have received two injections at the same time.
However, the ministers now stated that this does not apply to France, as the Beta variant of the coronavirus was first discovered in South Africa and “persisted” in the country.
The announcement means that anyone who has been to France in the past 10 days needs to self-isolate and be tested two and eight days later, regardless of their vaccination status.
We will not hesitate to take quick action on our borders to stop the spread of Covid-19
This includes fully vaccinated individuals transiting through France from green countries or other amber countries, although operators may make specific arrangements in accordance with public health regulations to allow transit without quarantine, such as travel by train from Belgium people.
The existing amber list exemptions for major workers (such as transporters) will remain unchanged.
Minister of Transport Grant Sharps Said: “While we are committed to continuing to open international travel safely, our absolute priority is to protect public health in the UK.”
Sanitation Committee Sajid Javid He added: “We have always been clear that we will not hesitate to take swift action at the border to stop the spread of Covid-19 and protect the results of our successful vaccination program.”
The move further hit the troubled tourism industry, highlighting the uncertainty faced by anyone planning a holiday abroad this summer.
Only two days after the Spanish resort islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca changed from green to amber, this means that people over 18 years of age who have not been fully vaccinated must be quarantined upon return.
Tory MP Henry Smith, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Future of Aviation, said that he expressed doubts about the traffic light system for green, amber and red list destinations.
“This announcement is a real setback for international travel,” he said.
“We all expect the traffic light system to provide much-needed certainty, but our current approach will only bring chaos, which continues to hinder our aviation, travel and tourism industries from achieving any meaningful recovery.
“Again, even though we have a world-leading vaccination program, the last-minute announcement raises major questions about whether the traffic signal system is suitable for the purpose of its current form, and pushes the UK further to Europe.
“We cannot continue this intermittent international travel method, which has shattered consumer confidence, pushed companies to the edge, and will lead to further unemployment.”
Mr. Shapus said it has always been obvious that this year’s travel will be “different” as the pandemic continues.
He said: “We urge all those who are considering going abroad this summer to check their terms and conditions and travel restrictions abroad.”
