LONDON, 16 February 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Tough new enforcement measures – from fixed penalty notices to imprisonment – will come into force on Monday 15 February.

– Heavy financial penalties and potential jail time for non-compliance

– All passengers travelling to England to take mandated COVID-19 tests on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine

– Those who have been to a ‘red list’ country required to purchase ‘quarantine package’ covering hotel and testing

– 16 hotels contracted so far for an initial 4,600 rooms

Tough new enforcement measures – from fixed penalty notices to imprisonment – have been introduced, as the Health and Social Care Secretary set out details of the government’s new quarantine measures.

Under the changes announced, from 15 February all arrivals at English ports will be required to undertake 2 mandatory COVID-19 tests – on day 2 and day 8 of their 10-day quarantine.

The new measures build on those already in place, which include refusing entry to people travelling from ‘red list’ countries, except for British or Irish nationals or those with UK residency rights. All passengers, no matter which country they have travelled from, are already required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 3 days before departure and must self-isolate on arrival. A passenger locator form must also be completed with fines for those who fail to comply.

From Monday, anyone arriving who has been in a country on the UK’s travel ban list in the previous 10 days will be required to purchase a quarantine package. Bookings will be made through a dedicated online portal and will include:

– assigned government transportation

– food and drinks

– accommodation in a government-approved facility

– security

– welfare

– testing

– The charge for a single adult will be 1,750 pounds .

To ensure compliance, fines will be issued and will range from 5,000pounds rising to 10,000 pounds for arrivals who fail to quarantine in a designated hotel. A 1,000 pounds penalty will also be given to any international arrival who fails to take a mandatory test, followed by a 2,000 pounds penalty to any international arrival who fails to take the second mandatory test. This will be accompanied by an automatic extension of the quarantine period to 14 days.

Passenger locator forms will now not only detail their travel journey but also their quarantine and testing package. Anyone attempting to conceal that they have travelled in a ‘red list’ country on their form could face a 10,000 pounds fine or prosecution and up to 10 years in prison.

The Health and Social Care Secretary said:

«Our fight against this virus has many fronts and, just as we’re attacking this virus through our vaccination programme, which is protecting more people every day, we’re strengthening our defences through these vital measures so we can protect the progress that we’ve worked so hard to accomplish.»

The compliance and enforcement regime is end-to-end, and all passengers should expect to be checked at various points throughout their journey, such as:

– by carriers at the time of departure

– by airport staff throughout their journey

– by Border Force officers on arrival

– spot checks by police, where appropriate, for those quarantining at home

Government has been working closely with the aviation industry and the country’s major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to designate arrival ports. These airports account for the vast majority of international arrivals into England and will allow for close monitoring. Anyone arriving at a non-designated port who has visited a ‘red list’ country will receive a fixed penalty notice and still be required to quarantine in a managed quarantine facility. Government has so far contracted 16 hotels with 4,600 rooms and more will be secured as needed.

There will be a security presence throughout, with personnel directing travellers on arrival, in transit and on arrival at the managed quarantine facilities. Security will also be present to ensure passengers remain at their facility and, where necessary, police will be called upon to provide additional support.

Any passengers travelling back to England from countries not on the travel ban list will be required to quarantine at home for the same period (10 days) and abide by the same stringent testing regime. In both cases, tests must be booked from a list of government-approved test providers. Test to Release will continue to be in operation – however, arrivals will still be required to purchase the 2-testing package.

Guidelines for travellers will be published on GOV.UK and the booking portal will go live on Thursday.

SOURCE UK Department of Health

LONDON, 16 February 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Tough new enforcement measures – from fixed penalty notices to imprisonment – will come into force on Monday 15 February.

– Heavy financial penalties and potential jail time for non-compliance

– All passengers travelling to England to take mandated COVID-19 tests on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine

– Those who have been to a ‘red list’ country required to purchase ‘quarantine package’ covering hotel and testing

– 16 hotels contracted so far for an initial 4,600 rooms

Tough new enforcement measures – from fixed penalty notices to imprisonment – have been introduced, as the Health and Social Care Secretary set out details of the government’s new quarantine measures.

Under the changes announced, from 15 February all arrivals at English ports will be required to undertake 2 mandatory COVID-19 tests – on day 2 and day 8 of their 10-day quarantine.

The new measures build on those already in place, which include refusing entry to people travelling from ‘red list’ countries, except for British or Irish nationals or those with UK residency rights. All passengers, no matter which country they have travelled from, are already required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 3 days before departure and must self-isolate on arrival. A passenger locator form must also be completed with fines for those who fail to comply.

From Monday, anyone arriving who has been in a country on the UK’s travel ban list in the previous 10 days will be required to purchase a quarantine package. Bookings will be made through a dedicated online portal and will include:

– assigned government transportation

– food and drinks

– accommodation in a government-approved facility

– security

– welfare

– testing

– The charge for a single adult will be 1,750 pounds .

To ensure compliance, fines will be issued and will range from 5,000pounds rising to 10,000 pounds for arrivals who fail to quarantine in a designated hotel. A 1,000 pounds penalty will also be given to any international arrival who fails to take a mandatory test, followed by a 2,000 pounds penalty to any international arrival who fails to take the second mandatory test. This will be accompanied by an automatic extension of the quarantine period to 14 days.

Passenger locator forms will now not only detail their travel journey but also their quarantine and testing package. Anyone attempting to conceal that they have travelled in a ‘red list’ country on their form could face a 10,000 pounds fine or prosecution and up to 10 years in prison.

The Health and Social Care Secretary said:

«Our fight against this virus has many fronts and, just as we’re attacking this virus through our vaccination programme, which is protecting more people every day, we’re strengthening our defences through these vital measures so we can protect the progress that we’ve worked so hard to accomplish.»

The compliance and enforcement regime is end-to-end, and all passengers should expect to be checked at various points throughout their journey, such as:

– by carriers at the time of departure

– by airport staff throughout their journey

– by Border Force officers on arrival

– spot checks by police, where appropriate, for those quarantining at home

Government has been working closely with the aviation industry and the country’s major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to designate arrival ports. These airports account for the vast majority of international arrivals into England and will allow for close monitoring. Anyone arriving at a non-designated port who has visited a ‘red list’ country will receive a fixed penalty notice and still be required to quarantine in a managed quarantine facility. Government has so far contracted 16 hotels with 4,600 rooms and more will be secured as needed.

There will be a security presence throughout, with personnel directing travellers on arrival, in transit and on arrival at the managed quarantine facilities. Security will also be present to ensure passengers remain at their facility and, where necessary, police will be called upon to provide additional support.

Any passengers travelling back to England from countries not on the travel ban list will be required to quarantine at home for the same period (10 days) and abide by the same stringent testing regime. In both cases, tests must be booked from a list of government-approved test providers. Test to Release will continue to be in operation – however, arrivals will still be required to purchase the 2-testing package.

Guidelines for travellers will be published on GOV.UK and the booking portal will go live on Thursday.

SOURCE UK Department of Health

SHAWNEE, Kan., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Tallgrass Freight Co. (TGF) celebrated multiple milestones, earned key accolades and opened a third brick-and-mortar location in 2020, thriving and marking another year of growth for the national freight brokerage.

«To come out of the year we’ve had, where we are today, is truly remarkable,» says Tallgrass Freight COO and co-owner David Barnes. «There are not many companies out there, anywhere, who can celebrate the magnitude of growth we’ve achieved in 2020. This kind of growth is rare. And you don’t accomplish the milestones we’ve accomplished without a solid team foundation. Everyone here is incredibly important.»

Tallgrass once again swept the awards, claiming a place on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year, on the inaugural Inc. 500 Midwest Series, on the Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 and spotlighted by the Kansas City Business Journal as part of both the Fast 50 and one of the Fastest-Growing Logistics Companies. «Our team of ambitious freight agents work with integrity each day, and that’s what drives us,» said Founder & CEO Damon Anderson.

But the most meaningful accolade, say co-owners Anderson and Barnes, is the KC Business Journal Best Places to Work award. «Our culture is the core of who we are, and to be honored for the kind of ecosystem we’ve built here is humbling,» Anderson says. «People are at the heart of everything here.»

Building on the success of its national headquarters in Shawnee, KS, as well as its Scottsdale, AZ location, the company opened its third brick-and-mortar office in Chattanooga, TN. Located in the heart of Freight Alley, the location is a testament to TGF’s coast-to-coast footprint.

Tallgrass also took its robust agent education program to new heights in 2020, with an expanded Agent Roundtable event. Tallgrass hosted its annual Roundtable event in downtown Kansas City, furnishing agents with seminars on financial and estate planning from world-class firm Creative Planning, as well as strategies for organizing and expanding their freight businesses. «We genuinely care about every one of our agents,» Barnes says, «and we continue to go the extra mile to show how invested we are in their success.»

TGF capitalized on the success of its Club 200 Las Vegas agent rewards program with its Diamond Club, awarding those who earn $500,000+ in margin with a $5,000 Delta flight voucher and a $3,000 Marriott voucher. Tallgrass’s rewards program leads the industry in celebrating agent accomplishments.

Furthermore, Tallgrass Freight further fortified its internal support team, adding a Vice President of Agent Development dedicated to helping freight agents build their books of business and experience impactful career success. In this new role, Sean Richardson partners with agents from their first day to maximize earning potential.

Barnes is quick to point to the independent freight agents as the catalyst for Tallgrass Freight’s 2020 success. «We’re proud of every achievement. But we’re far prouder of the professionals whose dedication our accomplishments represent,» he says. As part of the company culture, Tallgrass offers multiple incentives on top of their industry-leading compensation and benefits packages.

«As long as we keep our focus on culture, I don’t see what stops us from achieving even more,» says Anderson concludes. «I’ve never been more excited for a year with this company than I am for 2021. This is just the start!»

About Tallgrass Freight Co.: A full-service logistics solution provider since 2012, Tallgrass Freight Co. offers a wide range of transportation and logistics services. Services include less than truckload (LTL) shipping, full truckload (FTL) shipping, flatbed services, intermodal services and temperature-controlled shipping. The company prides itself on top-notch carrier relationships and a service-first culture at the best possible prices. Powered by our best-in-class back office support, our freight agents focus on what they love most about being a freight broker. A destination network for top-tier independent freight agents, Tallgrass agents are empowered to thrive and equipped for limitless success.

Media Contact

David Barnes, Tallgrass Freight Co., +1 (913) 318-5887, david@tallgrassfreight.com

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SOURCE Tallgrass Freight Co.

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As of January 7, 2021, the Canadian Government requires all air travelers flying to Canada (aged 5 & up) to present a negative COVID-19 test and as of January 26th, 2021 the CDC requires all air travelers (aged 2 & up) entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test. The tests must be administered no earlier than three days (72 hours) prior to departure.

Considering these new testing requirements imposed by Canada, the US, and other countries, TAFER Hotels & Resorts (TAFER) is committed to ensuring that our guests continue to enjoy worry-free vacations and we are facilitating on-site testing from an authorized laboratory. Guests staying at any of the TAFER brand´s resorts can obtain a COVID-19 test directly at the resort during their stay.

For travelers flying into the US, they must show proof of a viral test. NAAT or antigen tests both qualify. For travelers bound for Canada, a molecular test must be performed such as LAMP or PCR tests. Both the antigen and PCR tests will be administered at TAFER´s resorts by a certified laboratory. We are offering complimentary antigen testing. For guests who require PCR test, it will be available for the discounted rate of $150 USD. We guarantee that the laboratory results will be ready prior to check-out.

For guests who test positive, TAFER is one of the first in Mexico to offer up to 14 nights complimentary room only accommodation through March 31, 2021. Guests will be required to follow a set of guidelines for their safe quarantine and will be responsible for covering the cost of their food, beverages and incidentals while quarantined in their luxury suite. They will also have access to an on-site doctor if any further medical attention is needed.

In addition to providing on-site COVID testing and medical care, TAFER has enhanced its cleaning and sanitization protocols complying with international standards to ensure guest safety. All public spaces and high touch areas are regularly sanitized with hospital grade disinfectant. All rooms are thoroughly sanitized and inspected by the Housekeeping Manager. Social distancing is encouraged and the use of face masks is mandatory for all staff and recommended for guests. Antibacterial gel dispensers have been placed at key areas around the resort and access to the gym and spa is available by appointment only with controlled capacity.

Leading the way for guest comfort and safety while traveling during this unprecedented time, we are making every effort to ensure that our guests will have everything they need for an extraordinary vacation and a seamless departure.

For more information, please contact us at 1- 877-205-1410.

About TAFER Hotels & Resorts

TAFER Hotels & Resorts is on the leading edge of luxury vacation experiences specializing in vacation ownership, real estate, marketing, and concept design. TAFER´s collection of high-end contemporary resorts includes:

Villa del Palmar Cancun Beach Resort & Spa, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun, Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos, Sierra Lago Resort & Spa in Mascota, Sian Ka‘an Village in the Sian Kaan Biosphere.

TAFER´s overall mission is to merge excellence, quality and creativity to provide the finest luxury escapes in Mexico. Located within the grounds of five-star hotels and exclusive nature preserves, guests have the option of staying in junior suites, master suites, luxury lofts, and chic penthouses for an exceptional rendezvous with elegance. Expansive balconies, bubbling Jacuzzis, and luxury privileges await each distinguished guest in paradise.

Social Media:

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Media Contact

Abraham Luyando, TAFER Hotels & Resorts, +52 322 176 0715 Ext: 5787, webtraffic@taferresorts.com

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SOURCE TAFER Hotels & Resorts

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Steele Honda, a dealership in St. John’s, is offering a February brake special for 20% off a brake pad replacement. This temporary special offer ends on Feb 26, 2021. Drivers in the area who drive 2013 through 2020 models of the Honda Civic or the Honda CR-V are eligible to take advantage of this temporary offer. Other models are not included.

Along with this temporary offer, drivers will receive a lifetime replacement guarantee on the brake pads and a complimentary service video. The replacement will be done by Honda factory-trained technicians with Honda genuine parts. This ensures that the brake pad replacement complies with warranty standards for Honda vehicles. Using non-genuine parts can sometimes forfeit future warranty coverage.

Drivers who are interested in getting their brake pads replaced this month at Steele Honda are encouraged to learn more about the dealership on the dealership’s website, steelehonda.com. On the website, drivers can learn more about the dealership’s service department by going to the «Our Services» page under the «Service» drop-down menu. Drivers can also use the website to schedule a maintenance appointment online, with a form under the same drop-down menu.

Another notable feature of the Steele Honda website is its blog. The blog is linked under the «About» drop-down menu. Topics on the blog include maintenance information and how-to videos for interested customers, along with general vehicle information and local event topics.

Media Contact

Dean Jacobs, Steele Honda, (709) 693-8732, djacobs@steelehonda.com

SOURCE Steele Honda

COMPTON, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4 Wheel Parts (https://www.4wheelparts.com/) (IG: @4wheelpartsofficial), the largest retailer of 4×4 and off-roading products globally, announced they recently gifted several truck upgrades to Nathan «Doggface» Apodaca (IG: @doggface208). To take his 2021 Chevy Silverado Truck to the next level, the Boise, Idaho location of 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) retail store gave Doggface’s new truck a complete makeover, culminating in the perfect rigged out off-road vehicle that he can use in all of his outdoor adventures.

In fall 2020, Nathan «Doggface» Apodaca posted a video to his TikTok account showing him longboarding down the street and drinking the Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice to Fleetwood Mac’s «Dreams» after his car broke down. Ocean Spray gifted him a truck after the video went viral and prompted impersonations using #DreamsChallenge. Over the past few months, Doggface has become a social media Influencer, with over 3 million Instagram followers.

«I just want to say my experience with 4 Wheel Parts has been awesome. When I got my truck back, it was like a brand-new truck. The look of it. The Stance… just everything about it, along with the service. It just went hand-in-hand and was overall a great experience,» says Nathan «Doggface» Apodaca. «I can’t wait to bring my dad’s truck to them for more work. Thanks to everybody at 4 Wheel Parts!

To give his vehicle an upgrade, 4 Wheel Parts Boise store upgraded his new 2021 Chevy Silverado truck. They went all out from head to toe, adding a 4-inch Pro Comp suspension lift with new 20-inch 4WP Factory wheels wrapped in 35-inch 4WP Factory tires and even new power steps to make it easier to hop in.

«When the team here at 4 Wheel Parts watched the videos of Doggface, we just knew we wanted to connect with him,» says Joey DiGiovanni, Director of Marketing at 4WP. «I reached out to Doggface directly via IG and put him in touch with our 4WP Boise 4WP Store and talked to him about his dream truck and we knew we could make it a reality. We decided to use our 4WP Factory Tires & 4WP Factory Wheels to give more height and the ability to take his truck off-roading on his travels. Our 4WP installation experts did an amazing job to help build out Doggface’s dream truck. This partnership with Doggface also supported our ongoing efforts of outreach to millennial and Latinx audiences»

Watch the Doggface truck buildout on their YouTube channel.

About 4 Wheel Parts
4 Wheel Parts is a powerhouse in the growing $10-plus billion Jeep and truck accessory market. A division of Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP Worldwide, LLC), and acquired by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2016, 4WP sells and installs an extensive line of industry-leading aftermarket parts and accessories for off-road enthusiasts through 95 brick-and-mortar stores in North America and online at http://www.4wheelparts.comand http://www.4wd.com. More than 500 aftermarket auto brands are offered through 4WP, including off-road wheels, tires, suspensions, drivetrains, exterior/interior accessories, recovery equipment, lighting, electronics, replacement parts, and gear for the outdoor/camping lifestyle.

Media Contact

Holly Irgens, Little Bird Boston, +1 (617) 680-4827, holly@littlebirdboston.com

SOURCE 4 Wheel Parts