EU Asks Member States To Suspend UK Travel Restriction

The European Commission on Tuesday urged EU nations to lift travel bans imposed on Britain to halt the spread of a coronavirus variant that has swept the UK and spurred global panic just as vaccines are being rolled out.

The new strain of the virus, which has also been detected in small numbers elsewhere, appears to spread more easily than other types but experts say there is no evidence it is more lethal or resistant to vaccines.

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AFP reports that the discovery unleashed panic that led to more than two dozen countries suspending UK flights, threatening travel chaos during the holiday season.

The European Union recommended lifting the restrictions and urged virus tests be carried out on passengers within 72 hours before travel.

“Flight and train bans should be discontinued given the need to ensure essential travel and avoid supply chain disruptions,” the EU said.

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