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Visitors to Britain Could Shorten Quarantine With Negative Test

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   Britain announced Tuesday that travelers from abroad could face a
   shorter isolation period with a negative COVID-19 test days after their
   arrival.

   Current rules require 14 days of quarantine. Starting December 15,
   travelers will have the option to pay for a test after five days, and
   if the test comes back negative, they will be free to end their
   self-isolation.

   In Germany, officials in 16 states are looking toward next months
   Christmas holiday and ways to make it safer for families to gather.

   The states have agreed among themselves on a proposal to tighten
   restrictions in the weeks ahead of the holiday in order to hold down
   the spread of the coronavirus, and then relax the rules to allow small
   gatherings.

   Officials are due to discuss the plan with Chancellor Angela Merkel on
   Wednesday.

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