In reply to Post #318
Utter bollox
Utter bollox
In reply to Post #322
The first bit was a joke and the second part is what the government have said that they will quarantine where they work. So not all utter b####x I'm afraid.
The first bit was a joke and the second part is what the government have said that they will quarantine where they work. So not all utter b####x I'm afraid.
In reply to Post #316
Don't forget to quarantine yourself for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK.
Oh, did you know that Belgium has the worst Covid 19 outbreak in Europe? The death rate per million is nearly twice that of the UK. They may well be a smaller country and their overall numbers significantly lower than ours but their death rate is the second worst in the world (were the 5th worst hit country btw).
Let's hope that this diplomatic row gets sorted quiçkly and our government works with our EU partners to resolve the situation.
Don't forget to quarantine yourself for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK.
Oh, did you know that Belgium has the worst Covid 19 outbreak in Europe? The death rate per million is nearly twice that of the UK. They may well be a smaller country and their overall numbers significantly lower than ours but their death rate is the second worst in the world (were the 5th worst hit country btw).
Let's hope that this diplomatic row gets sorted quiçkly and our government works with our EU partners to resolve the situation.
In reply to Post #324
My utter frustration over all this quarantine is that I have been in work amongst 250 other key workers through out this lockdown and that's been ok with the goverment but now I want to go to france sit next to a lake away from society i have to quarantine when I get back so dos this apply to key workers as it was ok at the height of the pandemic
My utter frustration over all this quarantine is that I have been in work amongst 250 other key workers through out this lockdown and that's been ok with the goverment but now I want to go to france sit next to a lake away from society i have to quarantine when I get back so dos this apply to key workers as it was ok at the height of the pandemic
In reply to Post #315
The following people will be exempt from voluntary quarantine, except if they show symptoms:
- people in transit to another country;
Yeah, because people who have an onward flight 24 hours after arriving at Heathrow sit in the hotel room, of course they don't go to see Big Ben and the "big wheel"...
That's cos the seasonal fruit pickers are held captive on the farm they go to and aren't allowed to go anywhere else so they say they quarantine where they work.
My local farm bus about 30 of them to the local Aldi every week
. When they aren't working, they are roaming the streets.
"Don't forget to quarantine yourself for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK"
Brits won't do it. Those here for business won't do it. Those here on holiday won't do it. Those onward travelling won't do it. Those who fly here to get onto cargo ships won't do it.... completely futile exercise and will not be monitored.
Those who arrive on dinghy's in the channel get their details taken and told to go to Croydon in two weeks time to claim asylum.
This country...
The following people will be exempt from voluntary quarantine, except if they show symptoms:
- people in transit to another country;
Yeah, because people who have an onward flight 24 hours after arriving at Heathrow sit in the hotel room, of course they don't go to see Big Ben and the "big wheel"...
That's cos the seasonal fruit pickers are held captive on the farm they go to and aren't allowed to go anywhere else so they say they quarantine where they work.
My local farm bus about 30 of them to the local Aldi every week
"Don't forget to quarantine yourself for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK"
Brits won't do it. Those here for business won't do it. Those here on holiday won't do it. Those onward travelling won't do it. Those who fly here to get onto cargo ships won't do it.... completely futile exercise and will not be monitored.
Those who arrive on dinghy's in the channel get their details taken and told to go to Croydon in two weeks time to claim asylum.
This country...
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In reply to Post #327
Don't bring politics on here, can't get away from that story.
Don't bring politics on here, can't get away from that story.
In reply to Post #328
So the quarantine in France has been confirmed as voluntary
So we get to decide
So the quarantine in France has been confirmed as voluntary
So we get to decide
In reply to Post #329
This on connexion in France
Travellers arriving in France from the UK - regardless of nationality - will be invited to enter a voluntary two-week quarantine upon arrival, from June 8, the French government has said.
The new rule was confirmed in a press release issued by the French ministry of foreign affairs in an effort to continue the fight against Covid-19.
The statement suggests that the quarantine will be voluntary.
This is in contrast to the UK's rules, which will include fines of up to £1,000 (€1,115) and spot checks at quarantine addresses for people arriving in the UK.
Read more: UK clarifies 14-day quarantine rules
There has been no suggestion that France will spot check or fine visitors arriving in France at this stage.
This on connexion in France
Travellers arriving in France from the UK - regardless of nationality - will be invited to enter a voluntary two-week quarantine upon arrival, from June 8, the French government has said.
The new rule was confirmed in a press release issued by the French ministry of foreign affairs in an effort to continue the fight against Covid-19.
The statement suggests that the quarantine will be voluntary.
This is in contrast to the UK's rules, which will include fines of up to £1,000 (€1,115) and spot checks at quarantine addresses for people arriving in the UK.
Read more: UK clarifies 14-day quarantine rules
There has been no suggestion that France will spot check or fine visitors arriving in France at this stage.
In reply to Post #330
It's an interesting one this as it's voluntary. For a normal one week trip you will declare yourself back at French customs at Calais within the 14 day quarantine period. You'll be at the mercy of the French border authorities at this point having breached the request to isolate. Perhaps they will simply say go home or perhaps they won't 😂
This of course also relies on the French lifting the 100k travel restrictions on 15 June.
It's an interesting one this as it's voluntary. For a normal one week trip you will declare yourself back at French customs at Calais within the 14 day quarantine period. You'll be at the mercy of the French border authorities at this point having breached the request to isolate. Perhaps they will simply say go home or perhaps they won't 😂
This of course also relies on the French lifting the 100k travel restrictions on 15 June.
In reply to Post #330
The French Prime Minister is to address the country this Thursday (May 28) to detail the second phase of deconfinement, including whether bars and restaurants will reopen, and if travel beyond 100km will be allowed.
A new colour map - updated from the previous one published on May 7 - will show which departments will be considered “green” or “red” for the purposes of the next stage of deconfinement.
This is based on three criteria in the given department: how much the virus is spreading, how stretched the local intensive care services are, and how many tests are available for the general public.
According to predictions made by news service FranceInfo, it is suggested that come June 2, only Île-de-France might still be in red.
The rule that limits travel to within 100km of your home (as the crow flies) may change on June 2. Junior transport minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne said in an interview this week that “a significant expansion” of this radius may be possible.
https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Deconfinement-in-France-Prime-minister-Edouard-Philippe-to-outline-second-phase-from-June-2
With EasyJet commencing flights from UK to France from 15th June, maybe they'll include an update this Thursday on travel into France for tourism.
The French Prime Minister is to address the country this Thursday (May 28) to detail the second phase of deconfinement, including whether bars and restaurants will reopen, and if travel beyond 100km will be allowed.
A new colour map - updated from the previous one published on May 7 - will show which departments will be considered “green” or “red” for the purposes of the next stage of deconfinement.
This is based on three criteria in the given department: how much the virus is spreading, how stretched the local intensive care services are, and how many tests are available for the general public.
According to predictions made by news service FranceInfo, it is suggested that come June 2, only Île-de-France might still be in red.
The rule that limits travel to within 100km of your home (as the crow flies) may change on June 2. Junior transport minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne said in an interview this week that “a significant expansion” of this radius may be possible.
https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Deconfinement-in-France-Prime-minister-Edouard-Philippe-to-outline-second-phase-from-June-2
With EasyJet commencing flights from UK to France from 15th June, maybe they'll include an update this Thursday on travel into France for tourism.
In reply to Post #332
French have reduced lockdown
Could be good for my trip in july this is a snippet of what was said
An end to the maximum 100km for journeys as of 2 June.Cafes, bars and restaurants in most of the country designated green, will reopen on 2 June. No more than 10 people at a table and 1m distance between tables. Kitchen and restaurant staff must wear masks. Establishments in orange areas will only be able to reopen terraces.Secondary schools and lycées in green areas to reopen all classes, but retaining health measures including a maximum 15 pupils per class. In orange areas most classes will remain closed until September.France's external borders will remain closed until 15 June when it is hoped they can reopen to EU nationals in coordination with other EU27 states. The general opening of borders to non-EU nationals will be decided in coordination with EU27. France will impose a reciprocal quarantine on nationals arriving in France that impose quarantine on French citizens.Parks and gardens as well as lakes and beches to open across France from 2 June. Camping sites, holiday villages, gites and other auberges can open in green areas from 2 June and in orange areas from 22 June.In green areas, theatres, gyms, sports halls, swimming pools, leisure parks. No more than 5,000 people at events. In orange ares, the above an only open on 22 June.
French have reduced lockdown
Could be good for my trip in july this is a snippet of what was said
An end to the maximum 100km for journeys as of 2 June.Cafes, bars and restaurants in most of the country designated green, will reopen on 2 June. No more than 10 people at a table and 1m distance between tables. Kitchen and restaurant staff must wear masks. Establishments in orange areas will only be able to reopen terraces.Secondary schools and lycées in green areas to reopen all classes, but retaining health measures including a maximum 15 pupils per class. In orange areas most classes will remain closed until September.France's external borders will remain closed until 15 June when it is hoped they can reopen to EU nationals in coordination with other EU27 states. The general opening of borders to non-EU nationals will be decided in coordination with EU27. France will impose a reciprocal quarantine on nationals arriving in France that impose quarantine on French citizens.Parks and gardens as well as lakes and beches to open across France from 2 June. Camping sites, holiday villages, gites and other auberges can open in green areas from 2 June and in orange areas from 22 June.In green areas, theatres, gyms, sports halls, swimming pools, leisure parks. No more than 5,000 people at events. In orange ares, the above an only open on 22 June.
In reply to Post #333
Looks like we could be okay for after the 15th of June, fingers crossed for those who have trips booked after this date.
I have a trip booked for the last two weeks of July,
Looks like we could be okay for after the 15th of June, fingers crossed for those who have trips booked after this date.
I have a trip booked for the last two weeks of July,
In reply to Post #334
Positive signs today.
Anyone got a current map showing the red zones?
Positive signs today.
Anyone got a current map showing the red zones?
In reply to Post #335
It's just Paris area
It's just Paris area