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Mr Hancock, speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, said he made 'no apologies' for how tough the new punishments will be.
He said people lying about where there have been when coming to the UK in a bid to avoid hotel quarantine could be jailed for up to 10 years.
People refusing to quarantine on arrival from one of the 'red list countries' can be fined between £5,000 and £10,000.
Matt Hancock said the UK must “strengthen our defences yet further”.
Setting out the new health measures at the border which will come into force on Monday, Mr Hancock said: “The new measures build on the tough action that we’ve already taken.”
He added: “Every passenger must demonstrate a negative test result 72 hours before they travel to the UK and every passenger must quarantine for 10 days.
“Arriving in this country involves a two-week process for all.”
On the 33 red list countries, Mr Hancock continued: “But even with these tough measures in place we must strengthen our defences yet further.
“I appreciate what a significant challenge this is.”
Anyone who refuses to take a first Covid test two days after arriving in the Uk will be fined £1,000 - and those who fail to take the second test will be fined £2,000.
Mr Hancock said the rules will apply on Monday, with full guidance issued from Thursday.
There will be a new portal for those arriving in the UK to book their quarantine hotel and tests.
They will have to pay £1,750 for 'a quarantine package' which will see them isolated in a hotel room under security guarding.
Mr Hancock made it clear traveling for leisure is illegal.
He said there will be similar rules across the Uk and in Ireland.
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