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Travelers arriving in the UK from France will not have to be quarantined after the two countries agree on a reciprocal agreement.
Boris Johnson had announced Sunday night that “it will soon be time to quarantine people who enter this country by air.”
However, Downing Street later added: “Quarantine measures will not be applied to travelers coming from France at this stage.”
Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed COVID-19 Measure today during a phone call.
In a joint statement, they said: “Any action on either side would be taken in a concerted and reciprocal manner.”
A working group consisting of French and British officials will be established to ensure that the consultation takes place in the coming weeks, they said.
Earlier this week, France said new quarantine and isolation measures could be introduced for all travelers entering the country.
However, this would not apply to the countries of the European Union or Great Britain, for now.
Johnson did not give a timeline for when quarantines of incoming travelers could be introduced, having largely resisted so far, aside from those that came from Wuhan and all of China in the early days of the pandemic.
On Sunday, the Prime Minister announced that some closure measures would be facilitated, and those unable to work from home would be encouraged to enter.
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Starting Wednesday, people living in England will be able to sit in the parks, exercise as much as they like, drive to other destinations, and play sports.
Johnson announced an increase in fines for violators of the rules and said the UK is aiming to reopen schools and shops in stages starting at least June 1.
By July, he hopes to reopen part of the hotel industry and other public places.
