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All travellers entering England must have negative Covid test or face £500 fine

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coronavirus before they can enter the country or face a £500 fine, the Government has announced.Under plans set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, from next week passengers arriving by boat, train or plane will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country of departure.He said the move was designed to prevent new variants of the disease which have emerged in countries such as South Africa and Denmark.Failure to comply with the new regulations will lead to an immediate £500 fine.There will be a limited number of exemptions, including hauliers, children under 11, crews and for those travelling from countries without the infrastructure available to deliver tests.Arrivals from the Common Travel Area with Ireland will also.

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