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UKHSA primary update: Britons to isolate 45 days; daily UKHSA contact; risk to public "extremely low"
Per UKHSA primary publication on GOV.UK: 'All British passengers and crew on board the MV Hondius were asked to isolate for 45 days upon returning to the UK and UKHSA will closely monitor these individuals, with testing provided.' Robin May, UKHSA chief scientific officer: 'extremely low' public risk. Two British nationals confirmed; one additional suspected (Tristan da Cunha). UKHSA health protection teams maintain daily contact with isolated individuals.
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