Turkey exempt from England's travel quarantine

The British government on July 3 unveiled a list of safe destinations from where travelers will not be required to self-isolate for 14 days when they enter England. The list covers 59 countries, including Turkey and the measure will take effect from July 10.

Friday July 03 2020 08:08 pm

Anadolu Agency

The British government unveiled on July 3 a list of 59 countries, including Turkey, where people in England can travel to and from without quarantining for two weeks.

The countries include most EU countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany, as well as countries like Japan, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Korea.

The changes apply only to those in England, and have provoked a row with the other constituent nations of the UK, especially Scotland and Wales.

British Transport Secretary Grant Schapps said: “Today marks the next step in carefully reopening our great nation. Whether you are a holidaymaker ready to travel abroad or a business eager to open your doors again, this is good news for British people and great news for British businesses."

“The entire nation has worked tirelessly to get to this stage, therefore safety must remain our watchword and we will not hesitate to move quickly to protect ourselves if infection rates rise in countries we are reconnecting with.”