France on the UK quarantine list will catch many out ?

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I’m guessing lots of UK boats will hve to bail out of France ASAP and the cost of flights, ferries, trains, etc. is going through the roof

Perhaps it’s the right decision but it was still telegraphed poorly

Safe passage to all of those forced to sail at short notice.
 
Or alternatively, continue and quarantine at home for 14 days. Hardly a serious imposition for many, I imagine, especially the retired.
I do agree for many who have to return to work or get kids to school it is a problem., but not as bad as the full lockdown we have just come through.
 
Oh dear, what a pity, never mind

Worse things happen at sea ... and in the middle of the country where we've just had 300 confirmed cases at a major employer in Northampton and over twenty "hot spots" identified in the county in the last week

This thing is far from over and the wisdom of travelling abroad, unless absolutely essential, has to be questioned
 
Little Grebe said:
Alternatively - Some might take the view that the chances of thier return trip at a later date being detected are quite small and stay on

In that case better switch off the AIS and take the courtesy flag down sooner rather than later
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Suspect this is less prevalent than imagined. What would I say tell people at work, friends, relatives, squash partner, etc. ?

And if I subsequently infected them or god forbid worse, where would that lead?
 
dom said:
I’m guessing lots of UK boats will hve to bail out of France ASAP and the cost of flights, ferries, trains, etc. is going through the roof

Perhaps it’s the right decision but it was still telegraphed poorly

Safe passage to all of those forced to sail at short notice.
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Its been on the cards for some time, discussed on here, how much notice do you want?
 
I'm now waiting for all the tragic stories of people whose lives have been ruined by the announcement. Sorry, sympathy error 404; I've been expecting this announcement for a few weeks.

We had plans to visit my wife's Dad in a couple of weeks because he's 101 and in precarious health, but thought it better to wait until closer to the time to book. No it looks as though we won't be going for a bit unless something untoward happens. If it does, then we'll take our chances and isolate at home afterwards, though I'll be the first to admit it'll be easier for us than for many.
 
BlowingOldBoots said:
Or alternatively, continue and quarantine at home for 14 days. Hardly a serious imposition for many, I imagine, especially the retired.
I do agree for many who have to return to work or get kids to school it is a problem., but not as bad as the full lockdown we have just come through.
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They created their own problem by not understanding they could be locked down or have to face quarantine anywhere. If not prepared to get stuck somewhere then stay in country of residence.
 
Graham376 said:
They created their own problem by not understanding they could be locked down or have to face quarantine anywhere. If not prepared to get stuck somewhere then stay in country of residence.
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Silly them. They probably believed Grant Shapps (aka Michael Green) when he announced the countries which were exempted from the quarantine provisions.

Mind you, he clearly believed them himself as he got caught out in Spain......
 
Frogmogman said:
Silly them. They probably believed Grant Shapps (aka Michael Green) when he announced the countries which were exempted from the quarantine provisions.

Mind you, he clearly believed them himself as he got caught out in Spain......
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I view exemptions as only valid at the time of announcement, which could change (as we've seen) at a few hours notice. Could be even more restrictions when winter weather and coughs and sneezes arrive to spread the virus.
 
France could quarantine British travellers in retaliation over new rules

'British visitors to France could face a two-week quarantine, as the French government threatened retaliation after being removed from the UK safe travel list following a spike in coronavirus cases.
But the Netherlands, which was also removed from the travel corridor list late on Thursday, has ruled out reciprocal measures.
From Saturday 4am BST, arrivals from France and the Netherlands to the UK must go into quarantine for two weeks, or risk a fine, the UK government has announced.
France’s European affairs minister, Clément Beaune, tweeted that the government regretted the British decision that “will lead to a reciprocal measure”, while adding “hoping for a return to normal as soon as possible”.
Transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari echoed these words, tweeting: “I told my counterpart Grant Shapps of our willingness to harmonise health protocols to assure a high level of protection on both sides of the channel.”'
UK coronavirus live: France could quarantine British travellers in retaliation over new rules
 
Half the population take little notice of any of the restrictions now so they might as well not bother. Really increasing fines for not wearing masks is utterly pointless if no one polices it. What will be will be at everyone's loss.
Steveeasy
 
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