Matt Hannock Lays Out New Rules For Traveller Flying From Red Lists Countries

UK and Irish residents returning from red-list countries will have to pay £1,750 to quarantine in hotels for an extra 10 days, according to health secretary, #MattHancock.

Mr Hancock announced that those who fail to take a mandatory #covid19 test will risk a £1,000 fine. Those who fail to take the second mandatory #Covid19 test will be given a £2,000 fine, and an extension on their quarantine from 10 days to 2 weeks.

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He also states that passengers who give false information on the countries they have been to could face 10 years in prison.