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Italy to quarantine UK arrivals over Christmas
Italy is to impose a mandatory quarantine on anyone arriving from the UK over the Christmas period.
From 21 December to 6 January there will be an obligatory 14-day self-isolation period, even for those with a negative Covid test.
Italy has also decided to close its ski resorts until 6 January and cruise lines have been ordered to suspend all cruises leaving from or calling at Italian ports between 21 December and 6 January.
As a result of the measures, MSC Cruises has cancelled a total of six departures on MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica over the festive period.
Until 21 December, UK holidaymakers can enter Italy with a negative Covid test, or take a test at selected airports on arrival.
Between 21 December and 6 January there will be no requirement for arrivals to take a test since they will have to quarantine instead.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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