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Covid-19: Screening for UK Entry

Monday 23 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Rosindell inquired about screening measures and self-isolation requirements for people entering the UK from high-risk countries.
  • Chris Philp responded that the UK Government will not introduce port screening measures like temperature checks due to scientific advice.
  • Chris Philp noted that announcements and public health information posters are used to inform British citizens returning from affected regions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Rosindell Reform Romford
Context

The question pertains to the UK Government's response to the threat of COVID-19, specifically addressing whether port screening measures such as temperature checks will be implemented.

Question

Andrew Rosindell asks if the Minister will take steps to ensure people entering the UK are screened for symptoms and what actions he is taking to inform British citizens returning from high-risk countries about self-isolation requirements. He also inquires about sharing advice with devolved Governments, Assemblies, territories, and dependencies.

Answer from Chris Philp (Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime)

Chris Philp states that the UK Government does not intend to introduce port screening measures such as temperature checks, citing scientific advice. He mentions announcements on flights from affected countries and posters in international airports with public health information. Additionally, he agrees to propagate self-isolation requirements to all Administrations mentioned by Rosindell.

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