Spain And Quarantine

[Apc2604]

How likely is it that those returning will comply?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53540691?fbclid=IwAR3XTaX1ve5DwRB_-iw1QEPcKVHTWle1KoqOeDZ5hrCO6QOaKOfpRSMySbI

[Bobbisox1]

They must or be fined , isn't that the case?

[Deskdiary]

This is breaking news so have no idea whether this also applies to the islands - Mrs DD is off to Majorca on Tuesday week with some friends for a short break, and if she's required to isolate upon her return, it won't actually cause us any issues, but as it's such a tiny risk of her contracting it, or passing it on, anyway, if she chooses to pop out to walk the dog or whatever, other people will be safe.

In the UK you now have more chance of dying from flu.

[ummmm]

Unlikely they'll comply. How would anyone, beside friends and family, know they are just back from Spain?

[Vagus]

It’s another of those things which relies on individuals consciences.

[Vagus]

Should have said....I would. Would you?

[Bobbisox1]

Yes I would Vagus

[Buenchico]

>>> How would anyone, beside friends and family, know they are just back from Spain?

The 'authorities' would know because anyone entering the UK from a 'non-exempt' country is obliged to complete a 'public health passenger locator form', stating where they'll be self-isolating and providing contact details so that (in theory, at least) checks can be carried out to ensure that they're actually where they say that they'll be (with a £1000 fine if they're not there without good reason).

[Prudie]

Yet another very sad blow for the tourist industry. I'm also due to go to Menorca in September. The Balearics have had a very low incidence throughout but they will be classed as Spain for this ruling. As long as my work agrees to let me work from home for 2 weeks I hope it won't stop us going.

[ummmm]

Chris - I know the authorities would know but it's very unlikely they have the time to go round checking.

I meant things like the extra patrols we have in the park etc.

[237SJ]

My friend's daughter came back from Barcelona the other day. She gave her mobile number on the forms. Unfortunately, there is no mobile signal where they live.

[gness]

From what we have read about the behaviour and attitudes in the UK and what we have seen of the tourists here I think very unlikely, Apc. :-(

[rockyracoon]

The police don’t even bother turning up for burglaries, I doubt they’ll be policing quarantine.

[douglas9401]

Tell you what Chris, you do the problem solving and I'll do the jokes. :-)

[ichkeria]

This is why I thought it was madness to book a holiday abroad this summer. Too many things risk going wrong at the last minute. What if you’re running a slight fever at the airport?
I doubt we’ll even risk N Ireland what with those reliable bigots in Sinn Fein saying saying from GB should be restricted.

[Apc2604]

Personally, I would comply. But there is no way I would have been daft enough to go on holiday to Spain so soon after lockdown. Gness, I agree with you (unfortunately).

[Apc2604]

And agree with ichkeria too.

[10ClarionSt]

On the news at 9 o'clock, the report said it applies to mainland Spain, so I would guess (only a guess, mind) that Majorca, Menorca etc are ok. However, the rule also applies to the Canary Islands.

[Apc2604]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/spain-removed-from-travel-corridors-exemption-list

[Apc2604]

/FCO is advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain – this does not cover the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands because travel advice is based on the risk to the individual traveller and COVID-19 infection rates are lower there than mainland Spain.

People will still need to self-isolate when returning from anywhere in Spain as well as the Canary and Balearic Islands because self-isolation arrangements are put in place on the basis of risk to the UK as a whole./

[fiction-factory]

Not quite right 10CS-

"People will still need to self-isolate when returning from anywhere in Spain as well as the Canary and Balearic Islands because self-isolation arrangements are put in place on the basis of risk to the UK as a whole."

Majorca & Minorca may have been mentioned for a different reason relating to advice to avoid non-essential travel:

"FCO is advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain – this does not cover the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands because travel advice is based on the risk to the individual traveller and COVID-19 infection rates are lower there than mainland Spain."

I'm not clear why travellers returning from Balearics are expected to self quarantine if the infection rates there are low.