Travellers to Belgium, Luxembourg and Croatia face quarantine measures on their return to England as the government seeks to guard against rising levels of coronavirus in Europe.
Boris Johnson said that the Continent was beginning to suffer a second wave of the pandemic and ministers were prepared “to take such action where it is necessary” over the summer.
Quarantine for arrivals from Luxembourg and Belgium could begin as soon as tomorrow. Ministers are “keeping a close eye” on Croatia but restrictions are not expected imminently.
At least 11 European countries where quarantine-free travel is possible have recorded increases in cases in recent days, with some reaching higher infection rates than Britain.
Mr Johnson said: “Let’s be absolutely clear about what’s happening in Europe. Among some
