Rising cases in Europe put more countries within scope of ‘blunt’ government approach * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage The travel industry has urged the government to rethink its 14-day quarantine policy for holidaymakers as rising coronavirus cases on the continent – including France and Greece – put more countries within the scope of the “blunt” approach. Testing at airports and regional quarantine requirements are among alternatives put forward by tourism figures concerned by the impact the policy could have on an already battered sector. Related: Coronavirus: Johnson urged to help out travellers stuck in quarantine The Covid-19 pandemic is currently unfolding in “one big wave” with no evidence that it follows seasonal variations common to influenza and other coronaviruses, such as the common cold, the World Health Organization has warned. Continue reading...
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