Reaction: ‘all travel a risk’ holidaymakers told as European infection rates soar

Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase

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Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase
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British holidaymakers have been told that “no travel is risk-free” as the government considers extending mandatory quarantine on return to cover arrivals from a host of European countries.

Spain has already seen its “safe” status taken away, with holidaymakers visiting the mainland or Spanish islands now forced to spend 14-days in isolation on their return to the UK.

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