SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Soapy Joe’s, San Diego’s go-to car wash, is bubbling up growth in Mission Valley, opening its 14th location at 4282 Camino Del Rio North. They will open their doors in early January, making it the third new location for the brand in the past year. An additional location is slated to open on Friars Road in the spring.

«We are thrilled to be part of the Mission Valley community,» said Lorens Attisha, CEO. «This is an important cross-road in San Diego, and we take great pride in adding jobs to the neighborhood as well as providing essential services with our gas and convenience store.»

Previously a full detail operation, the car wash has been completely renovated to provide Soapy Joe’s signature experience including complimentary laundered towel service and 39 self-service vacuums. As a member of the International Car Wash Association’s WaterSavers® program, Soapy Joe’s advanced water reclamation technology saves nearly 80% compared to washing at home. Sitting at the nexus of the 8 and 15 Highways, it is well situated to serve not only residents, but also the business community through its fleet program. The extended hours and all-location access make it an ideal fit for businesses seeking to simplify and save on vehicle care.

Faced with challenging circumstances in 2020, the company has focused on «loving it’s members,» investing in the community, and providing a supportive company culture to care for emerging employee needs. With each new site opening, Soapy Joe’s adds approximately 20 new jobs, from entry-level to managerial staff. The organization has community reach through groups such as Rady’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, Support the Enlisted Project, The Emilio Nares Foundation and SDSU Athletics.

To celebrate the opening, Soapy Joe’s is offering a new member promotion on the Magic Joe wash package: join for $5/month one, regularly $35/month. Magic Joe, the top wash package, provides a long-lasting showroom shine with Magic Glaze, tire shine and a citrus-scented air freshener.

ABOUT SOAPY JOE’S

Soapy Joe’s is a locally owned family business with multiple locations serving San Diego County. Soapy Joe’s prides itself in its commitment to the environment, using advanced water reclamation systems, and earning the International Carwash Associations WaterSavers® designation. Soapy Joe’s provides quality service, customer satisfaction, and eco-friendly technology, all at a great value to the customer. http://www.soapyjoescarwash.com

Media Contact

Penny Fitzpatrick, Soapy Joe’s, +1 (619) 784-6879, pfitzpatrick@soapyjoescw.com

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carl Black Nashville, a dealership serving Nashville, TN, is currently hosting its January Sales Event. During the event, drivers in the area can find deals on new Chevrolet models which can save them thousands of dollars off the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). Models that are currently available with a special incentive include the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.

Drivers who are interested in the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox can now save up to $5,500 off the MSRP. The MSRP of the base trim level of this model is $23,800. Tax, title and dealer fees are extra and are not included in sales prices for the event.

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available right now at Carl Black Nashville and drivers can save up to $4,750 off the MSRP, which starts at $28,900 for the base trim level. Special offers during the event are not available with other special finance or lease offers.

For drivers interested in the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, they will be happy to hear that they can save up to $3,500 off the MSRP of this small SUV. The MSRP of the 2020 Chevrolet Trax base trim level starts out at $21,300.

Drivers in the Nashville area who are interested in purchasing a new Chevrolet vehicle can see all sales and incentives on the dealership’s website, carlblackchevy.com. The site has a «Specials» drop-down menu where drivers can find «New Vehicle Specials» and «National Offers» among other options. Contact information and hours for the dealership can also be found on their site.

Media Contact

Gary Harms, Carl Black Nashville, (888) 509-5199, gharms@carlblack.com

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NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amidst a global pandemic lockdowns and restrictions created a demand for consumers to pursue alternative methods in their search for travel whether they seek to reach family, less restricted areas or just plain ole fun. In Prior years Private jet travel used to be restricted to the uber-rich however in recent years the industry has seen changes such as hourly rate jet memberships, fractional ownership, and per seat bookings. There are over 4,000 private jet terminals sprawling across the US, make it ideal for those traveling to those hard to reach locations especially with airlines cutting routes.  

In today’s world, discretionary spending is down, the average savings account has increased by 10%, the CARES Act lifted the Federal Excise Tax reducing the cost of private travel by 7.5%, making booking a jet more affordable or attractive compared to a cramped commercial aircraft. There are 134,071 people that «like» the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on Facebook while only 27,380 people «like» the Transportation Security Administration and if that tells you anything, it’s that people want to fly private and we’re entering an age where private travel is soaring and booking a private plane is almost as easy as booking an Uber.

Jet operators are looking for avenues to offset their owners’ monthly expenses, lower repositioning costs and reduce their number of empty legs, resulting in a rise in the accessibility of flying private. A handful of industry innovators can be credited with capitalizing on this industry wide shift, and one of the people leading the charge is Dimitri «Dean» Katamanin with his Naples-based company Jet Agency. Jet Agency is disrupting the private jet travel space by providing its customers access to its own proprietary technology (known as Jet Genius) to allow for streamline bookings, better flight management and logistics operations, as well as an easier and more user friendly customer experience.

While many business leaders struggle to revive their careers at the beginning of 2021, Dean Katamanin finds himself positioned for more success than ever before. His MBA background and extensive industry knowledge have allowed him to focus on the tech side of private travel and enhance the customer experience by leaps and bounds. In a time when legacy travel companies are relying on dated scheduling and pricing systems, Dimitri is making things easier, more efficient, and more cost-effective for this expanding base of new customers.

Dean became fascinated with private aircrafts at a young age when traveling with his family and their friends on Frank Sinatra’s G2SP, taking in the landing through the flight attendants jump seat, instantly, he was hooked. Upon graduating from undergrad at Northwestern University, his passion was calling where he joined Jet Flite International, an operator of private aircraft, and was quickly promoted to Vice President.

To capitalize on the influences of the entertainment industry and their private lives, Dean’s career took flight upon hanging his wings as a partner at Jet79 where he teamed up with film studios, concert promoters, and sports teams which lead to an elite clientele of movie stars, musicians, and athletes as well as many high net worth individuals, through his ability to create superlative experiences via his personalized touches and first rate service.

Dean’s involvement in every facet of the jet business including owner, operator and broker allowed him to see the lack of synergies in the industry, where operators don’t cater to clients’ needs and clients can’t handle a fleet. Recognizing enhancements to technology and the role it plays in disrupting archaic industry, along with the flourishing demand in private travel, Dean’s career is soaring to new heights in his current position as the Managing Partner of Jet Agency. Jet Agency is transforming the private aviation industry with their proprietary technology by offering streamlined quoting and lower pricing through operational efficiencies. Not only will Jet Agency revolutionize the way private aviation is consumed today, but it will also make it more accessible with less hassle.

As a practicing yogi, Dean is a firm believer in one’s energy, and improving that of those around him through volunteering and financial contributions in memory of lost loved ones. Dean’s admiration towards his family and Russian heritage is what he credits as the nurturer of the positive outlook he shares, and his experiences with his family is the tenant that makes him who he is today. His optimism and resilience have served him well throughout 2020, making the best of these circumstances for his company and career.

Dimitri Katamanin received his Master of Business Administration in Advertising from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.

Media Contact: GR0
Contact Email: media@GR0.com
Phone Number: 561-632-7101
Website: https://jetagency.com/

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –INNsight, the leading digital marketing system for hotels, is rolling out a plug-in version of its popular, patent-pending ADA Tray® to major website development platforms, including WordPress, Wix, Shopify, and SquareSpace.  ADA Tray® is a web accessibility utility that sits on top of web pages as an assistive technology that helps individuals with mobility, audio or visual impairments better engage with any website.  This proven software has not only made many websites more accessible to all, but it has helped improve the legal protection for businesses from Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and web accessibility lawsuits.

Raj Patel, CEO of INNsight, says: «We are incredibly excited to roll out our web accessibility technologies to more platforms. ADA Tray® has been proven to improve the accessibility of many websites while also providing these businesses protection from spurious ‘click-by’ ADA lawsuits claiming that their website is not accessible.  When individuals see the ADA Tray® embedded on a website, they recognize that the web developer has taken web accessibility seriously.»

Website accessibility can be complicated and difficult. The ADA Tray® instantly strengthens the accessibility of any website by offering dozens of filters and a multitude of configurations to make any website more tailored for the audio, visual, and mobility requirements of website visitors.  Increasing compliance to Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1 and Section 508 requirements will improve visitors’ experience to websites powered by the largest website builders and reduce the liability from claims of not having a website that is ‘accessible’.

ADA Tray® is evergreen software, and new features are automatically added and rolled out, so clients simply need to add the plug-in to their website and not worry about maintenance. INNsight will be rolling out the ADA Tray® plug-in to major website development platform marketplaces so more websites can quickly become accessible to all.

Learn more at www.ADAshield.com/ADA-Tray

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SOURCE INNsight

PHOENIX, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Lexus brand is a favorite among luxury car shoppers and Earnhardt Lexus is a popular stop in the Phoenix area. Available Lexus lease and finance incentives in January 2021 promise to help make Lexus luxury cars and crossovers more affordable for local car shoppers. To qualify for Lexus sales incentives, potential buyers must be approved by Lexus Financial Services.

Phoenix-area drivers in search of a luxury sedan may find that the redesigned 2021 Lexus IS and midsize 2021 Lexus ES check all the boxes at Earnhardt Lexus. The 2021 Lexus IS 300 is available for lease with a 39-month agreement with $3,999 due at signing and $349 per month. Luxury car shoppers who prefer to finance may qualify for a 0.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for 60 months. The 2021 Lexus ES 350 is available with 0.9% APR for 60 months or with a 36-month lease with $3,999 down and $339 per month. Lexus ES Hybrid variants are available with a 36-month lease offer, $3,999 due at signing and $349 per month in addition to a 0.9% APR for 60 months financing option.

Families in search of a luxury crossover to ramp up their day-to-day commute may love the 2021 Lexus UX and 2021 Lexus NX. Subcompact 2021 Lexus UX crossovers are available for lease with $2,999 down, $329 per month and a 36-month agreement. Finance incentives for the Lexus UX include 0.9% APR for 60 months. The compact and luxurious 2021 Lexus NX is available with a 36-month lease agreement that includes $2,999 down and a $359 monthly payment. The Lexus NX 300 is available with 0.9% APR for 60 months.

Luxury car shoppers interested in Lexus lease and finance incentives available at Earnhardt Lexus in January can learn more online at http://www.earnhardtlexus.com. Individuals who prefer a more personal interaction can contact a member of the sales team directly by calling 480-990-7000.

Media Contact

Bull Earnhardt, Earnhardt Lexus, 480-990-7000, press@earnhardt.com

SOURCE Earnhardt Lexus

LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Novas restrições entram em vigor às 4h de sexta-feira, 15 de janeiro, para passageiros chegando à Inglaterra de destinos na América do Sul, Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde

– Entrada no Reino Unido suspensa para passageiros que chegam da América do Sul e América Central, Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde a partir de sexta-feira, 15 de janeiro, às 04h (Horário de Londres).

– Os cidadãos britânicos, irlandeses e de outros países que tenham residência permanente no Reino Unido e que tenham viajado ou transitado por estes destinos deverão fazer quarentena em casa pelo período de 10 dias, junto com suas famílias.

– Decisão responde a evidências que destacam o espalhamento de novas variantes do coronavírus na América do Sul e em países com fortes elos de viagens com o Brasil.

O Governo Britânico tomou a decisão urgente de proibir viagens para o Reino Unido a partir de vários destinos sul-americanos, além de Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde, para evitar a propagação de uma nova variante de coronavírus.

«A partir das 4 da manhã de sexta-feira, 15 de Janeiro (Horário de Londres), os passageiros que tenham estado na Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal (incluindo Madeira e Açores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela nos últimos 10 dias já não terão entrada permitida no Reino Unido.

«Isto não inclui nacionais britânicos e irlandeses ou cidadãos de outros países com residência permanente no Reino Unido, que poderão entrar no país, mas devem permanecer em quarentena durante 10 dias junto com seu grupo familiar.»

A decisão inclui também a suspensão de todos os voos vindos da Argentina, Brasil, Cabo Verde e Portugal, incluindo Madeira e Açores. Voos de carga e carga sem passageiros estão excluídos desta proibição.

A suspensão está relacionada à descoberta de novas variantes do coronavirus identificadas pela primeira vez no Brasil, que podem ter se espalhado por destinos de viagem com ligação direta com o país.

Atualmente, países como Argentina, Brasil. Bolívia, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Guiana, Panamá, Paraguai, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela não fazem parte dos corredores de viagem para o Reino Unido. O Chile será excluído da lista de corredores de viagem. Todos os passageiros vindos desses destinos precisam se auto-isolar por dez dias.

Todas as exceções atualmente em vigor estão suspensas, incluindo aquelas relacionadas a profissões e ocupações. Somente transportadores vindos de Portugal nos últimos dez dias transportando mercadorias essenciais estão isentos das proibições.

O sistema test to release não se aplicará a passageiros vindos de Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela após as 4 da manhã do dia 15 de Janeiro.

A recomendação de auto-isolamento por dez dias se estende para pessoas que moram com passageiros recém-chegados de Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela.

A partir de sexta-feira, 15 de Janeiro, às 4 da manhã, os passageiros de todos os destinos terão também de apresentar um resultado negativo de testes de COVID-19 antes de viajarem para a Inglaterra, para ajudar a proteger contra novas variantes de coronavírus que circulam internacionalmente e para identificar as que podem ser infecciosas.

As restrições nacionais para a Inglaterra aplicadas no último dia 6 de janeiro continuam em vigor: todos devem permanecer em casa, exceto para motivos específicos, como trabalho. Isso significa que as pessoas não podem fazer viagens de férias ou viagens internacionais, exceto para trabalho ou outras razões essenciais. A violação das regras de quarentena pode ser punida com multas entre 200 pounds e 6400 pounds .

O Governo Britânico trabalha em colaboração direta com parceiros internacionais para compreender as mudanças no vírus que têm sido relatadas nestes países. Estamos, também, realizando investigações adicionais no Reino Unido para garantir nossa avaliação de risco.

SOURCE UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office

LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Novas restrições entram em vigor às 4h de sexta-feira, 15 de janeiro, para passageiros chegando à Inglaterra de destinos na América do Sul, Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde

– Entrada no Reino Unido suspensa para passageiros que chegam da América do Sul e América Central, Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde a partir de sexta-feira, 15 de janeiro, às 04h (Horário de Londres).

– Os cidadãos britânicos, irlandeses e de outros países que tenham residência permanente no Reino Unido e que tenham viajado ou transitado por estes destinos deverão fazer quarentena em casa pelo período de 10 dias, junto com suas famílias.

– Decisão responde a evidências que destacam o espalhamento de novas variantes do coronavírus na América do Sul e em países com fortes elos de viagens com o Brasil.

O Governo Britânico tomou a decisão urgente de proibir viagens para o Reino Unido a partir de vários destinos sul-americanos, além de Portugal, Panamá e Cabo Verde, para evitar a propagação de uma nova variante de coronavírus.

«A partir das 4 da manhã de sexta-feira, 15 de Janeiro (Horário de Londres), os passageiros que tenham estado na Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal (incluindo Madeira e Açores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela nos últimos 10 dias já não terão entrada permitida no Reino Unido.

«Isto não inclui nacionais britânicos e irlandeses ou cidadãos de outros países com residência permanente no Reino Unido, que poderão entrar no país, mas devem permanecer em quarentena durante 10 dias junto com seu grupo familiar.»

A decisão inclui também a suspensão de todos os voos vindos da Argentina, Brasil, Cabo Verde e Portugal, incluindo Madeira e Açores. Voos de carga e carga sem passageiros estão excluídos desta proibição.

A suspensão está relacionada à descoberta de novas variantes do coronavirus identificadas pela primeira vez no Brasil, que podem ter se espalhado por destinos de viagem com ligação direta com o país.

Atualmente, países como Argentina, Brasil. Bolívia, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Guiana, Panamá, Paraguai, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela não fazem parte dos corredores de viagem para o Reino Unido. O Chile será excluído da lista de corredores de viagem. Todos os passageiros vindos desses destinos precisam se auto-isolar por dez dias.

Todas as exceções atualmente em vigor estão suspensas, incluindo aquelas relacionadas a profissões e ocupações. Somente transportadores vindos de Portugal nos últimos dez dias transportando mercadorias essenciais estão isentos das proibições.

O sistema test to release não se aplicará a passageiros vindos de Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela após as 4 da manhã do dia 15 de Janeiro.

A recomendação de auto-isolamento por dez dias se estende para pessoas que moram com passageiros recém-chegados de Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Cabo Verde, Colômbia, Equador, Guiana Francesa, Guiana, Paraguai, Panamá, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguai e Venezuela.

A partir de sexta-feira, 15 de Janeiro, às 4 da manhã, os passageiros de todos os destinos terão também de apresentar um resultado negativo de testes de COVID-19 antes de viajarem para a Inglaterra, para ajudar a proteger contra novas variantes de coronavírus que circulam internacionalmente e para identificar as que podem ser infecciosas.

As restrições nacionais para a Inglaterra aplicadas no último dia 6 de janeiro continuam em vigor: todos devem permanecer em casa, exceto para motivos específicos, como trabalho. Isso significa que as pessoas não podem fazer viagens de férias ou viagens internacionais, exceto para trabalho ou outras razões essenciais. A violação das regras de quarentena pode ser punida com multas entre 200 pounds e 6400 pounds .

O Governo Britânico trabalha em colaboração direta com parceiros internacionais para compreender as mudanças no vírus que têm sido relatadas nestes países. Estamos, também, realizando investigações adicionais no Reino Unido para garantir nossa avaliação de risco.

SOURCE UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office

LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in England from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.

The government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from several South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde in order to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK.

From 4am Friday 15 January 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela in the last 10 days will no longer be granted access to the UK.

This does not include British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who will be able to enter the UK but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

There will also be a flight ban on any countries with direct flights to England. These are Argentina, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores). This excludes cargo and freight without passengers.

The decision to ban travel from these destinations follows the discovery of a new coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil, that may have spread to countries with strong travel links to Brazil.

The UK does currently not have travel corridors with Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, and the travel corridors with Chile, Madeira and the Azores will be closed. Anyone returning from these countries from 4am on Friday will be legally required to self-isolate for ten days.

Any exemptions usually in place – including for those related to employment – will not apply, although hauliers who have been in or transited through Portugal (only) in the last 10 days will be exempt to allow transport of essential goods.

Passengers arriving in England from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela after 4am on 15 January cannot be released from self-isolation through Test to Release.

People who share a household with anyone self-isolating after returning from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela will now also need to self-isolate until 10 days have passed since anyone they live with was last in those countries.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, passengers from all destinations will also be required present a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling to England, to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally and to identify those who may currently be infectious.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place meaning everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons, including for work. This means people can no longer travel to take holidays or travel internationally unless for work or other legally permitted reasons. Those in breach of the rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

The UK government is working closely with international partners to understand the changes in the virus that have been reported in these countries and we are conducting a programme of further research here in the UK to inform our risk assessments.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in England from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.

The government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from several South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde in order to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK.

From 4am Friday 15 January 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela in the last 10 days will no longer be granted access to the UK.

This does not include British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who will be able to enter the UK but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

There will also be a flight ban on any countries with direct flights to England. These are Argentina, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores). This excludes cargo and freight without passengers.

The decision to ban travel from these destinations follows the discovery of a new coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil, that may have spread to countries with strong travel links to Brazil.

The UK does currently not have travel corridors with Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, and the travel corridors with Chile, Madeira and the Azores will be closed. Anyone returning from these countries from 4am on Friday will be legally required to self-isolate for ten days.

Any exemptions usually in place – including for those related to employment – will not apply, although hauliers who have been in or transited through Portugal (only) in the last 10 days will be exempt to allow transport of essential goods.

Passengers arriving in England from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela after 4am on 15 January cannot be released from self-isolation through Test to Release.

People who share a household with anyone self-isolating after returning from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela will now also need to self-isolate until 10 days have passed since anyone they live with was last in those countries.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, passengers from all destinations will also be required present a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling to England, to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally and to identify those who may currently be infectious.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place meaning everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons, including for work. This means people can no longer travel to take holidays or travel internationally unless for work or other legally permitted reasons. Those in breach of the rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

The UK government is working closely with international partners to understand the changes in the virus that have been reported in these countries and we are conducting a programme of further research here in the UK to inform our risk assessments.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport