China suspends flights to and from UK in wake of new virus strain
Source: Global Times Published: 2020/12/24 15:30:45
A British Airways plane takes off at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain. File photo: Xinhua
Taking into account the practices of other countries, China on Thursday announced the suspension of flights to and from the UK due to the discovery of new virus strain, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
"Considering the specific nature of the virus and its possible impact, in order to protect the health of Chinese and foreign personnel, China has suspended flights to and from the UK after a full assessment and taking into account the practices of other countries," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced during Thursday's routine press conference.