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France relaxes the UK entry ban, but the condition that travelers can present a negative coronal test.
The trucks are parked at a disused Manston airport along the Dover motorway in England. As much free space as possible is now used to handle the many trucks that do not cross the border into France. Photo: Sky / Sky
EU citizens, British and other nationalities who habitually stay in EU countries will be able to enter France from Wednesday when they come from the UK, says Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office.
The prerequisite for admission is, however, that a negative coronal test that is not older than 72 hours can be presented.
The test should also be able to detect the new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in the UK.
Several countries in Europe have stopped all travel to and from the UK due to the rapidly spreading mutated virus which, according to UK health authorities, is much more contagious.
An unusual sight in the southern English port city of Dover – access to ferries to France is closed. Photo: Peter Cziborra / X03812
On Sunday, France imposed a 48-hour travel ban and halted person-to-person transportation between countries.
The French decision sparked long lines and chaos around the major British port city of Dover, as well as fears of food shortages in Britain.
The lines on the M20 motorway to Dover have been very long. Photograph: Matthew Childs / X03810
British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s was one of those that warned of a possible shortage of products such as lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and citrus.
Around 10,000 heavy vehicles pass through Dover daily, and the shutdown was also a sign of what the British can expect if they disagree with the EU on a post-Brexit relationship deal starting in the New Year.
