Hauliers arriving in England to be tested for coronavirus

UpdatedUK Government guidelines say hauliers face a £2,000 (€2,332) fine if they do not have proof of a negative Covid-19 test.

Some hauliers arriving into England from outside the UK will be tested for Covid-19 from April 6. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

Hauliers travelling to England from outside the UK for visits lasting more than two days will be tested for coronavirus, the UK Transport Secretary has announced.

Grant Shapps said that from April 6 hauliers, including drivers and crew of heavy goods vehicles and vans, will need to be tested within 48 hours of arriving and then every three days.