What happens to my family if I get coronavirus abroad?

Simon Calder on what you should do if you fall ill on holiday, travelling to America and the rules of quarantine

Off limits: beaches across the Mediterranean are empty (Simon Calder)

Q Now that we’re allowed to travel overseas, I’m looking forward to an August break with my two young children. I’m a single mother and I really want them to enjoy a beach holiday somewhere in the Med. But before I start looking and booking, can you give me a view on the following scenario?

What happens if I fall ill with Covid? I know about Ehic [the European Health Insurance Card] and from what you’ve said I know that I will be covered for medical care. But what happens to the kids if I end up in hospital for weeks? I haven’t got any insurance yet and I know that Covid cover is difficult to get and/or very expensive.

I’m normally optimistic but it could mean all kinds of stress and expense. What do you advise?