LONDON (AP) Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were stranded at airports Monday as countries around the world imposed stringent travel restrictions over concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus that authorities say may spread more easily.
A growing number of countries are halting air travel from the U.K., while France has banned trucks from the country for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the strain is “out of control” around London and southeastern England but experts have urged caution, saying it s not clear if it s more lethal.
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LONDON (AP) Trucks waiting to get in and out of Britain backed up for miles and people were stranded at airports Monday as many countries imposed stringent travel restrictions over concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus that is spreading in southeast England.
Countries across the world have halted air travel to the U.K. while France has banned trucks from entering for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed. There were rising hopes Monday, however, that France would allow traffic to flow again, with truck drivers having to take rapid coronavirus tests on arrival.
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Lorries are parked near the port Monday after the Port of Dover, England, was closed and access to the Eurotunnel terminal suspended following the French government’s announcement banning all travel from the U.K. for 48 hours.
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Police and port staff turn away a vehicle from the Port of Dover in Kent, England which has been closed after the French government’s announcement Monday banning all travel from the United Kingdom for 48 hours.
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LONDON Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.