AQW 14164/17-22
Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry
Tabled Date: 05/02/2021
Answered On Date: 16/07/2021
Priority Written: No
Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) to clarify the legal status of the essential travel advice; and (ii) what actions are being taken to prevent unessential travel, particularly at beauty spots and places popular with tourists.
Answer:
We are asking people to avoid visiting places where there is a chance that large numbers of people will gather and crowds will form. If you go somewhere and there are crowds which will make social distancing difficult, consider going somewhere else instead. When travelling you should walk, cycle or use private transport, shared only with members of your household where possible. You should avoid travelling as much as possible in light of the continuing Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. If you need to travel abroad, keep up-to-date with the latest advice for the country you plan travelling to and the requirements for your return. You may have to either go into managed isolation (hotel quarantine) or self-isolate on your return. Over recent weeks, COVID-19 restrictions have been eased. By making safer choices and following public health advice, you can help lower the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Further detail can be found using the links below: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2021/99/contents/made https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travelling-within-common-travel-area https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-advice
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