Covid News: Britain Will Require Fully Vaccinated Travelers From France to Quarantine Over Beta Variant Concerns
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July 17, 2021, 2:55 a.m. ETJuly 17, 2021, 2:55 a.m. ET
In the United States, rising cases prompted the C.D.C. chief, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, to again plead with Americans to get fully vaccinated.
Here’s what you need to know:
Signs at Heathrow Airport explaining Britain’s quarantine requirements.Credit.Andy Rain/EPA, via Shutterstock
British medical officials announced Friday that fully vaccinated travelers returning to England from France must continue to quarantine because of the threat posed by the Beta variant.
Travelers arriving from France must quarantine for five to 10 days, at home or elsewhere, the British health ministry said.
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