AP reports from London that Britain began imposing a 14-day quarantine Monday on travelers coming into the country, months after other European countries imposed similar measures to control the spread of the coronavirus.
The quarantine was roundly criticized by the aviation and tourism industries, with many questioning its timing. Critics note its introduction has come too late to be useful, and some doubted it could be effectively enforced.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary called the quarantine a “political stunt” and argued that it will cause “untold devastation” for the country’s tourism industry, not only for the airlines.
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