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<p>Workers are able to continue to come to the UK under the key worker category “Food
and other necessary goods”.All flights coming to the UK must follow the current UK
policy relating to the delay phase of the current COVID-19 outbreak. All passengers
on entry to UK must follow the government’s social distancing guidance as per GOV.UK
website available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others</a></p><p>
</p><p>Various airlines and airports have implemented social distancing measures,
by making reasonable adjustments. For example the following social distance adjustments
are in the process of implementation at many airports, wherever possible: opening
additional staff search areas; altering security lane opening plan to leave space
between lanes; ensuring only one passenger at a time waiting to go into the body scanners;
floor markings placed at bag search areas to ensure people maintain a safe distance
whilst their bag is being searched; more colleague parking to reduce the number of
people on public transport.</p><p> </p><p>Any individual who is ill and showing signs
of COVID-19 should not be allowed to board a flight to the UK.</p><p> </p><p>All flights
to the UK are required to provide health announcements to passengers relating to the
current COVID-19 outbreak. In the event that there is a seriously unwell passenger,
information must be reported to the relevant airport in line with standard operating
procedure, and to the PHE (Public Health England) Health Control Unit at London Heathrow
(LHR). If the unwell passenger has COVID-19 like symptoms then on arrival they will
be advised to self-isolate for 7 days and if symptoms worsen to call NHS 111. All
passengers will be provided with information leaflets on arrival in the UK about following
government's social distancing guidance.</p><p> </p><p>Employers of those travelling
on flights are applying additional measures for workers prior to and following arrival
into the UK, including isolation, temperature checks and social distancing during
travel.</p><p> </p><p>In accordance with transition arrangements with other EU countries
on healthcare, workers are able to access medical assistance during their time in
the UK should this be required. If migrant workers from EU countries fall ill with
coronavirus (COVID-19) while in the UK they will not have to pay for diagnosis or
treatment, this includes if they are tested and the result is negative.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses
must comply with current UK employment law, including pay for workers in line with
National Minimum Wage rules.</p><p> </p><p>Any individuals working in the UK will
be able to return home at any time, subject to the home country border restrictions.
Flight costs will be paid for by the worker and in line with Gangmasters and Labour
Abuse Authority (GLAA) regulations.</p>
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