The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021

Regulations 10(1) and 11

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This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

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The essential information to be given in accordance with regulation 11(1) to (3) is:

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO ENTER THE UK

The United Kingdom is taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

1) All persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-taking-coronavirus-test-travelling-northern-ireland.

2) To protect your health and others', everyone must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.

3) All arrivals from amber list countries must self-isolate for 10 days unless exempt. If you are an arrival from a red list country you must have booked a Managed Isolation Package prior to departure. [For information please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating]. Check the list of green list, amber list and red list countries immediately before travel and the list of work-related exemptions if travelling for work.

4) Everyone is required to take a coronavirus test on day 2, and arrivals from red list and amber list countries must also take a test on day 8 of their isolation [F1unless you are exempt]. You must have booked this prior to departure. For information please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice.

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5) It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in [F2Northern Ireland].

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Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK

[F3PART 2N.I.Onboard announcement

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The required information to be given in accordance with regulation 11 (4) is:

“The following is a public health message on behalf of the UK’s public health agencies.

However long you intend to stay in the UK, everyone must take a pre-booked covid-19 test within the first two days after you arrive [F4even if you have been fully vaccinated]. If you have been in or transited through any countries on the red or amber list you must also take another pre-booked test 8 days after arrival.

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If you have been in or transited through an amber or red country within the previous 10 days you must quarantine for the first 10 days after you arrive.

The symptoms of coronavirus are a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell. If you experience any of these symptoms, however mild, you are advised to make yourself known to the crew.

Please follow the Public Health guidance for the area you are living or travelling in.

Visit gov.uk/coronavirus for more advice.”]