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UK travellers set for double covid test on entry

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coronavirus tests while in quarantine in an attempt to prevent mutant variants entering the country.Arrivals are expected to be required to get a test on days two and eight of their 10-day quarantine period.This is in addition to the current rules which say travellers arriving in the UK must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken in the 72 hours before travelling to be allowed entry and must self-isolate for 10 days.Anyone arriving without one faces a fine of up to £500, with Border Force officials carrying out spot checks.An “enhanced” testing regime for all arrivals in the fight against new variants of Covid-19 is expected to be confirmed by UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock later on Tuesday.Under the change it is expected people.

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