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More than 40 countries have banned travel to the UK
December 22, 2020
In over 40 countries, entry to the UK is prohibited
Flights from Great Britain have been suspended to territories around the world, including:
Hong Kong, Spain, Greece, India. Entry ban to Great Britain was also imposed by such countries as: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, Canada, Russia and Switzerland.
Colombia, Morocco, Chile, Austria, Norway, Finland and Argentina, have also banned travel from the UK.
The list of countries is getting longer and longer.
Hong Kong suspended all flights from the UK and announced that all recent travellers will be quarantined for an additional seven days - meaning a total isolation time of up to 21 days.
France closed its border with Great Britain a few days ago, which means no trucks or ferries are allowed to leave the port of Dover. Eurotunnel connections to France are suspended and Eurostar trains to Belgium are not running.
Royal Mail has suspended all postal services to Europe, except the Republic of Ireland, due to restrictions on air, road, ferry, and rail traffic.
Drivers are very frustrated with congestion and long lines waiting to enter the Port of Dover.
EU Member States, previously met in Brussels to discuss the next steps in the Brexit case, many officials suggested that anyone arriving from the UK would require up-to-date testing. The reality of the situation as a driver is whatever documentation they have, they must not leave the UK. The only journey they are going to make is to return to the ever-growing queue. It would mean spending the night and all tomorrow in trucks, going home for the holidays will not be as fast as expected. This is a depressing situation in the run-up to Christmas. And if France insists all drivers must pass testing before crossing the English Channel, some people are likely to miss home for Christmas.
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