Article 5HPNX UK travellers complain of ‘prison-like’ conditions in quarantine hotels

UK travellers complain of ‘prison-like’ conditions in quarantine hotels

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Diane Taylor
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Concerns raised over food, lack of fresh air and social distancing after coming back from red list countries

Travellers staying in quarantine hotels in the UK after returning from red list" countries have complained of prison-like" conditions, including windows that do not open, a lack of fresh air, exercise and decent food.

The Guardian spoke to nine travellers who are or have recently been in quarantine hotels after returning from countries including Brazil, India, Pakistan and South Africa. They complained of a deterioration in their mental and physical health due to being confined in their bedrooms round the clock and being forced into debt to pay the 1,750 per adult charge for the quarantine period.

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