British Canadians frustrated by exclusion from U.K.’s new quarantine exemptions

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British Canadians frustrated by exclusion from U.K.’s new quarantine exemptions
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In recent weeks, Canada has reported much lower new COVID-19 case counts than the U.S., the U.K. and many European countries, whose citizens will be exempt from quarantining upon arrival

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Many British Canadians are frustrated after being snubbed by a new plan to ease quarantine restrictions for entry to England and Scotland.

Shaun Campbell says he came to Canada as a student from the U.K. in February 2020 and has not been able to visit his family since — even when his uncle died after he was infected with COVID-19 last year.He has written to government officials including the English transport secretary to express his “extreme disappointment” over the decision to exclude travellers from Canada from the new changes.

In recent weeks, Canada has reported much lower new COVID-19 case counts than the U.S., the U.K. and many European countries.Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canadian government respects the sovereignty of the U.K. and its right to make decisions on travel restrictions. Non-essential travellers from the United Kingdom are not currently permitted to enter Canada. On Sept. 7, those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed entry.Story continues below advertisement

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