Covid travel rule-breakers could face 10-year jail terms, says Hancock
by Rajeev Syal and Libby Brooks from on (#5DZ05)
Health secretary sets out new measures as Scottish government announces even stricter plans
Travellers arriving from coronavirus hotspots could face 10,000 fines and jail sentences of up to 10 years under a package of measures designed to stop new variants entering Britain.
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, said people who travelled to England from 33 high-risk countries would have to pay up to 1,750 to quarantine in government-designated hotels for 10 days. He also confirmed a new enhanced testing" regime for all international travellers, with two tests required during the quarantine process from next Monday.
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