London: Anyone arriving in the UK
from abroad could be fined 1,000 pounds if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days,
the government is expected to announce on Friday. Under the plans, health
officials would be able to carry out spot checks to check whether people were
complying, the BBC reported. The new rules, which will also apply to British
people returning from abroad, are not expected to come into force until next
month. Home Secretary Priti Patel will give more details at the daily briefing
later in the day. As part of the plans, which are aimed at guarding against a
second wave of coronavirus infections, any passengers arriving in the UK by
plane, ferry or train would need to provide UK Border Force officials with an
address where they will self-isolate, otherwise accommodation will be arranged
by the government. Road hauliers and medical officials would be exempt, as well
as those arriving from the Republic of Ireland. (IANS)