In Britain, the authorities plan to imprison anyone who tries to hide travel to countries from the “black list” for 10 years. Such a harsh measure was announced by the country’s Minister of Health Matt Hancock, quoted by The Guardian.
The “black list” includes most of the countries of South America and southern Africa, as well as Portugal and the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, all arrivals from 33 countries with a high incidence of COVID-19 must pay for special quarantine hotels selected by the country’s government. They can cost up to £ 1,750 for ten days.
British authorities have also announced that foreign tourists who fail to pass mandatory coronavirus tests will face a £ 1,000 fine. In addition, those who fail to quarantine at a government-designated hotel will face fines ranging from £ 5,000 to £ 10,000.
In January, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced an emergency in the city due to the threat of overcrowding in hospitals due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Prior to this, Britain introduced a third national quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic.