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Steep Fines, Possible Jail Time in Britain for COVID-19 Travel Violations

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   British Health Secretary Matt Hancock Tuesday introduced tough new
   travel rules for British and Irish residents who travel from COVID-19
   hot spots, and penalties for those who break them, including fines of
   more than $13,000 and 10-year jail sentences.

   Hancock announced the new rules to Parliament, saying they build on
   rules that are already in place and noting that it is already illegal
   to travel abroad without permission.

   He said the new rules require legal residents arriving in Britain from
   the most high-risk countries -- those on the "red list" such as South
   Africa -- quarantine in an assigned hotel room for 10 days from the
   time of arrival, and pay $2,400 for the "quarantine package," covering
   the cost of accommodation, transport and testing.

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