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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
The UK is to close all its travel corridors from Monday to protect against the risk of new strains of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement on Friday.
He said anyone flying into the country from overseas will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Travellers will also be required to present a completed passenger locator form, then quarantine for 10 days upon entry.
He warned persons could face substantial charges for refusing to comply and said authorities will be stepping up their enforcement both at the border and in-country.
Mr. Johnson said the new rules would be in place until at least February 15.
A further 1,280 people with coronavirus have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test, taking the total to 87,291.
The latest government figures on Friday also showed another 55,761 new cases had been reported - up from 48,682 the previous day.
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