THE UK government has placed India on its travel red list after 103 cases of a new variant of Covid-19 were detected at British borders.
Health secretary Matt Hancock told Parliament today (Monday, April 19) that anyone returning to the UK who has been to India in the previous 10 days must go through mandatory 10-day quarantine at a government-approved hotel if they arrive on these shores from 4am on Friday.
Non UK or Irish residents will not be allowed in until 10 days after visiting India.
“India is a country I know well and love,” said Mr Hancock.
“Between our two countries we have ties of friendship and family. I understand the impact of this decision but I hope the house will concur that we must act.”