Since then, dozens of countries around the world have closed their doors to Brits in an effort to prevent the new variant spreading among their own populations.
Jon from the London suburb of Surbiton, who did not want to share his full name, told CNBC that it feels like it did back in March when the coronavirus first hit Europe, only without the sunshine and long days. I think there was more hope back then, he said.
Jon said he s very concerned about the new variant of the coronavirus. If it keeps changing, will these vaccinations work? he said. Will it keep changing?