England announces new quarantine exemptions for "high-value" business travellers

LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - England announced new quarantine
exemptions for "high-value" business travellers, performing arts
professionals, journalists and certain others, meaning they do
not have to self-isolate on arrival in the country.

"From 4am on Sat 5th Dec high-value business travellers will
no longer need to self-isolate when returning to ENGLAND from a
country NOT in a travel corridor, allowing more travel to
support the economy and jobs. Conditions apply," transport
minister Grant Shapps said on Twitter.

"Certain performing arts professionals, TV production staff,
journalists, and recently signed elite sportspersons will also
be exempt, subject to specific criteria being met."
(Reporting by William James. Editing by Andrew MacAskill)