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10(1)A public health officer may—U.K.
(a)require the person referred to in paragraph 8 to be screened and assessed, and
(b)impose other requirements on the person in connection with their screening and assessment.
(2)Requirements under sub-paragraph (1)(a) may in particular include requirements on a person—
(a)at such times as the public health officer may specify—
(i)to provide a biological sample, or
(ii)to allow a healthcare professional to take a biological sample by appropriate means;
(b)to answer questions and provide information about their health or other relevant matters (including their travel history and other individuals with whom they may have had contact).
(3)In sub-paragraph (2)(a)(ii) “healthcare professional” means —
(a)a registered medical practitioner,
(b)a registered nurse, or
(c)such other registered healthcare professional as may be designated by the Secretary of State.
(4)Requirements under sub-paragraph (1)(b) may in particular include requirements on a person—
(a)to produce any documents which may assist in their assessment;
(b)to provide details by which they may be contacted during such subsequent period as the public health officer may specify.
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