UK Government lifts self isolation for lower risk countries

UK's Government stated (03-Jul-2020) passengers returning to or visiting England from certain destinations including Germany, France, Spain and Italy, will no longer need to self-isolate on arrival from 10-Jul-2020. All passengers, except those on a small list of exemptions, will still be required to provide contact information on arrival in the UK. A risk assessment has been conducted by the Joint Biosecurity Centre, in close consultation with Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer. The exempted countries and territories will be kept under constant review, so that if the health risks increase self-isolation measures can be re-introduced to help stop the spread of the disease into England. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also updated its global advisory against 'all but essential' international travel to exempt certain destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk of coronavirus. Existing public health advice on hand hygiene, face coverings, and social distancing must also be followed. The Devolved Administrations will set out their own approach to exemptions, and so passengers returning to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should ensure they follow the laws and guidance which applies there. [more - original PR]