People entering the UK and Ireland from France will NOT be quarantined for 2 weeks

PEOPLE entering the UK and Ireland from France will not have to be quarantined despite the coronavirus crisis - giving hope to Brits longing for a summer holiday.

Last night Boris Johnson revealed Britain would soon begin putting those coming from abroad into quarantine.

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Passengers will be not be quarantined from FranceCredit: Mercury Press

Mr Johnson set out his plan for a three-step road to recovery for the UK as it battles against coronavirus.

He said: "To prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air."

Current advice to holidaymakers is to not travel abroad - but many Brits have been confused by the uncertainty around whether they should book or rearrange holidays.

The new rules mean holidaymakers will be forced to self isolate for two weeks or face a possible £1,000 fine or deportation.

However after a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, the pair agreed on what measures to use in dealing with the pandemic.

Downing Street said: "No quarantine measures would apply to travellers coming from France at this stage."

In a joint statement with Mr Macron, they added: "Any measures on either side would be taken in a concerted and reciprocal manner."

It means travellers could visit France for two weeks but not have to quarantine for a fortnight when they return.

This avoid Brits who make the journey effectively being ruled out of an office or work for a month.

A group of French and British officials will now be set up to ensure the consultation happens in the coming weeks.

Earlier this week, France said new quarantine measures could be introduced for all travellers into the country.

The PM has so far largely resisted slapping a quarantine on incoming travellers, having only used it on those coming from Wuhan then the whole of China in the first days of the pandemic.