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Old Oct 31, 2020 | 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by asdf098
What about inbound international travelers (not UK residents)? I didn't get anything from the press conf that would clarify that. What if I'm visiting friends / family in the UK, quarantining with them for the duration of my stay, and then departing? Not sure if that falls into "leisure". Could also argue that then departing the UK is "essential" in a sense as I'd need to get home and don't want to be stranded there. Need to see exact wording of these regulations as I have a trip to London planned for next weekend...
I don't think you are supposed to quarantine "with them", you are supposed to quarantine and stay away from them even if you are in their house and then see them if you remain long enough - although that may have to be outdoors when the details are clearer.
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...avel-to-the-uk
See the bit about:
You should self-isolate in one place for the full self-isolation period, where you can have food and other necessities delivered, and stay away from others. You must self-isolate at the address you provided on the public health passenger locator form.

This can include:
  • your own home
  • staying with friends or family
  • a hotel or other temporary accommodation
You should not have visitors, including friends and family, unless they are providing:


Although there is no practical enforcement - which, I suspect, is why so much of this goes wrong!

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