New York City Checks Compliance of Self-Quarantine for UK Travelers

Strengthened Vigilance Amid Emergence of UK-Origin COVID Variant
Sheriffs to Personally Verify Self-Quarantine
$1,000 Fine Imposed for Violations
Self-Quarantine Orders Issued to Travelers from Around the World

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] New York City has announced its policy to monitor whether travelers arriving from the United Kingdom comply with self-quarantine measures amid concerns over the variant strain of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Passengers arriving on a flight from the UK are exiting JFK Airport in New York City.
[Photo by Reuters]

On the 23rd (local time), New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in a briefing that sheriffs will directly verify whether travelers from the UK are observing the two-week self-quarantine period.

While New York City has been enforcing self-quarantine for travelers arriving from around the world, it has not previously verified compliance. Failure to comply with self-quarantine can result in a fine of $1,000.

Mayor de Blasio emphasized, "We cannot take any chances with travelers, especially those coming from the UK."

This is intended to block additional risk factors amid the commencement of COVID-19 vaccinations. New York, which suffered severe damage during the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, is deeply concerned about the possibility of transmission of the variant COVID-19 strain originating in the UK.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has also demanded that Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways, which operate flights between the UK and New York, mandate COVID-19 testing for passengers.

Management of travelers arriving from countries other than the UK will also be strengthened. Non-UK travelers must report their contact information to authorities immediately upon arrival and will receive self-quarantine orders via email.

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