International travellers arriving in England, including UK nationals, will have to provide proof of a negative test for the CCP virus before boarding their planes, trains, or boats. This new measure, announced by the Transport Secretary on Friday, aims to stem the influx of new strains of the virus. On top of the new measures, arrivals from countries outside of the “air corridor” list will still have to quarantine for 10 days. The testing requirement starts next week, to allow UK nationals time to return, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told LBC radio. According to the government’s announcement, people will be subject to an immediate £500 ($680) fine if they fail to “present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure.” Passengers will have to present proof of the test to carriers, and declare it on a form. “The UK Border Force will conduct spot checks on arrival …
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