LONDON, 15 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Emergency border measures introduced to prevent the spread of new variants of coronavirus into the UK.

The government has today (15 January 2021) announced emergency border measures to prevent the spread of concerning new variants of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK, such as those first identified in Brazil and South America, and to protect us against the risk of as yet unidentified new strains.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, all travel corridors with the UK will be suspended – meaning that all international arrivals who have departed from or transited through any country outside the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days will be required to both take a pre-departure test, and self-isolate immediately for 10 days on arrival. This includes British and Irish nationals.

This urgent action is in response to increasing concern over the transmissibility and virulence of new strains evolving internationally. It will also ensure that the government is able to protect the progress being made on the country’s vaccination programme.

This move will be supported by increased enforcement, both at the border and across the UK, with Border Force increasing the number of spot checks on passengers that have entered the country.

International travel corridors have been in place since July 2020 for countries and territories where critical analysis suggests the risk of COVID-19 can be mitigated.

However, the level of risk associated with the emergence of new variants globally has now increased, requiring more stringent measures to block all potential avenues through which new strains of the virus could enter the UK while we consider how best to respond.

The new measures will be reviewed on Monday 15 February – while further work takes place to manage the threat posed by coronavirus variants.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said:

«We are operating in a completely new environment in our fight against COVID-19, with several worrying new strains of the virus emerging across the globe.

«Now more than ever, as we make strides vaccinating people up and down the country, we need to take advantage of all measures available to us – and these robust emergency precautions will help us protect the nation to ensure we continue to make progress.»

As has been the case throughout the pandemic – the government is moving quickly in response to the latest scientific evidence, and we will continue to take swift action in banning travel from countries where new strains are formally identified, as we have done previously.

These measures are the right course of action now, to safeguard public health and prevent new strains of the virus from worsening the existing picture within the UK.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place, meaning that everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons.

The closure of all the UK travel corridors will ensure that for those returning from trips that fall into this limited set of exemptions, and for passengers arriving to the UK from abroad, there is a clear and robust set of measures to prevent cases of coronavirus entering the country.

Those in breach of the lockdown rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

A number of exemptions to the travel corridor policy – including the need to travel for business – will be suspended from 4am on Monday 18th January, unless they are vital to maintaining the flow of critical goods, protecting essential services, protecting national security or facilitating government work.

A full list of exemptions will be available on GOV.UK shortly.

The government’s Test to Release scheme will remain in place, giving passengers the option to shorten the mandatory self-isolation period to as little as 5 days.

However, they will still need to adhere to national restrictions in place upon release from self-isolation.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

LONDON, 15 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Emergency border measures introduced to prevent the spread of new variants of coronavirus into the UK.

The government has today (15 January 2021) announced emergency border measures to prevent the spread of concerning new variants of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK, such as those first identified in Brazil and South America, and to protect us against the risk of as yet unidentified new strains.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, all travel corridors with the UK will be suspended – meaning that all international arrivals who have departed from or transited through any country outside the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days will be required to both take a pre-departure test, and self-isolate immediately for 10 days on arrival. This includes British and Irish nationals.

This urgent action is in response to increasing concern over the transmissibility and virulence of new strains evolving internationally. It will also ensure that the government is able to protect the progress being made on the country’s vaccination programme.

This move will be supported by increased enforcement, both at the border and across the UK, with Border Force increasing the number of spot checks on passengers that have entered the country.

International travel corridors have been in place since July 2020 for countries and territories where critical analysis suggests the risk of COVID-19 can be mitigated.

However, the level of risk associated with the emergence of new variants globally has now increased, requiring more stringent measures to block all potential avenues through which new strains of the virus could enter the UK while we consider how best to respond.

The new measures will be reviewed on Monday 15 February – while further work takes place to manage the threat posed by coronavirus variants.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said:

«We are operating in a completely new environment in our fight against COVID-19, with several worrying new strains of the virus emerging across the globe.

«Now more than ever, as we make strides vaccinating people up and down the country, we need to take advantage of all measures available to us – and these robust emergency precautions will help us protect the nation to ensure we continue to make progress.»

As has been the case throughout the pandemic – the government is moving quickly in response to the latest scientific evidence, and we will continue to take swift action in banning travel from countries where new strains are formally identified, as we have done previously.

These measures are the right course of action now, to safeguard public health and prevent new strains of the virus from worsening the existing picture within the UK.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place, meaning that everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons.

The closure of all the UK travel corridors will ensure that for those returning from trips that fall into this limited set of exemptions, and for passengers arriving to the UK from abroad, there is a clear and robust set of measures to prevent cases of coronavirus entering the country.

Those in breach of the lockdown rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

A number of exemptions to the travel corridor policy – including the need to travel for business – will be suspended from 4am on Monday 18th January, unless they are vital to maintaining the flow of critical goods, protecting essential services, protecting national security or facilitating government work.

A full list of exemptions will be available on GOV.UK shortly.

The government’s Test to Release scheme will remain in place, giving passengers the option to shorten the mandatory self-isolation period to as little as 5 days.

However, they will still need to adhere to national restrictions in place upon release from self-isolation.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Egret Aviation, an international production company that specializes in the designing and manufacturing of reliable and cost-effective non-electric inflight galley equipment continues to position itself as second largest supplier of galley carts across the aviation industry. Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Egret Aviation continues to expand, including the opening of a US-based operation in order to better serve their North America based customers.

The expansion coincides with Egret Aviation’s partnership with Somerset Capital Group, one of the oldest and largest independent leasing organization in the United States. Together, Egret Aviation and Somerset Capital group will redefine efficient asset management of galley equipment, enabling airlines to be more business agile despite these challenging times. Building a coalition across commercial aviation, Aereos Interior Solutions, also support Egret’s expansion into North America.

«Our experience and feedback from the regions around North America have identified a need for a full-service operation,» says Fran Hume, Director of Business, Egret Americas. «We want to be able to service our customers as effectively as possible. By partnering with Somerset Capital Group we will be able to provide them with more customized solutions. Along with the opening of an office in the U.S., we will have our feet on the ground in an important market, making Egret Aviation an even stronger leader in the industry.»

Sensing the need for a new approach to inflight galley equipment, and with support from Somerset Capital Group’s technology, Egret will begin offering leasing options to help airlines focus their funds elsewhere for more crucial projects. This will also include a ‘swap program’ that will replace a damaged cart within 48 hours or less while waiting for repair and will tap into Somerset Capital Group’s monetization of non-productive or owned assets through flexible refinancing or sale leaseback. These ‘ex-stock’ versions will be housed at the new Dallas location for easy distribution across the North American region.

Mrs. Hume continues, «Somerset Capital Group is a well-respected name in the industry, and Egret is known to be a remarkably well-made product. Our customers constantly praise the high quality of workmanship and functionality. By tapping into the resources and support that Somerset Capital Group has available, our customers will feel confident that their heavily used products can withstand constant usage without issue. This attention to detail saves both time and money – something airlines demand.»

About Egret Aviation: Egret Aviation specializes in designing and manufacturing of reliable and cost-effective non-electric inflight galley equipment for the aviation and railway industry. The core products of the company include cabin service carts, standard containers, oven racks and inserts, drawers, folding trolleys and other associated parts and components. For more information, visit https://www.egret.aero.

About Somerset Capital Group: For more than 30 years, Somerset has redefined efficient asset management of ground service equipment, technology and more for airline and airport operations. Throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe for equipment needs starting under $100,000 and reaching to $25,000,000 and beyond, our unique asset-driven solutions bring a more intelligent approach to your equipment requirements. For more information, visit https://somersetcapital.com.

Contact: Fran Hume, Fran.Hume@Egret-Aviation.com, 214-846-0400

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SOURCE The Aviation Agency