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The new blockade in force in London and in much of England it could last “months”, said today the British minister of health Matt hancock. The announcement of the closure followed the discovery of the most contagious Covid-19 variant, which could result in the isolation of Britain from international travel.
Then Holland and Belgium, Italy was the third European country in suspend flights to and from the UK.
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The measure follows that of the health authorities of the Netherlands, which on Sunday, December 20, identified the British variant in their territory and therefore decided suspend all flights to and from the UK. The movement was imitated by the Belgium.
The Germany is evaluating the same movement, expanding the scale to flights to and from South Africa, where another variant of Covid-19 was found that is believed to be even more lethal.
Other countries could follow this decision, but there has already been a real escape from the blockade from London and the UK. It is expected in the next few hours a European coordination about the flight stop.
UK, the new blockade could last for months
“New restrictions went into effect at midnight in the UK against Covid-19, with London and parts of England locked in with a ‘level 4’ alarm [la zona rossa britannica, ndr] could last even months“Minister Hancock said this during an interview with Sky News.
Hancock added that the Covid-19 variant was “out of control” and the government had to act “quickly and firmly”. Initially, the Johnson administration was intent on loosening the pressure for the holidays. Now the only day without particular restrictions will be Christmas. The new measures involve London, nearly all of South East England and many parts of East England, totaling 18 million people.
Therefore, the Minister of Health recommended that everyone, and in particular people in ‘level 4’ areas, they behave as if they have the virus – this is the only way to control it again ”.
“I understand how people can feelHancock added. I had to call my mom last night and tell her we won’t see each other for Christmas”.
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