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U.K. Tightens Quarantine Rules for Travelers From France

  • Government cites ‘persistent presence’ of beta variant
  • Airlines body says decision shows a ‘confused approach’
Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
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The U.K. government abruptly reimposed quarantine rules on travelers returning to England from France days before it was due to ease the restrictions for most of Europe, drawing immediate anger from tourism bodies and airlines.