Travelers Refusing Quarantine Face Increased Penalties

Thursday, 3 June 2021 16:36

By Linda Morgan

The federal government is increasing fines for air travelers who choose not to quarantine at a designated hotel.

Effective tomorrow, travelers will face a fine of $5,000 instead of $3,000.

Some have chosen to cough up the cash instead of submitting to the process, which includes taking a COVID-19 test and the airport and staying at a hotel for three days while waiting for the test result.

This comes after a federal advisory panel raised concerns about the program last week, recommending the government get rid of it.

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Travelers Refusing Quarantine Face Increased Penalties

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