After UK identifies new strain of COVID-19; Saudi, Turkey, other nations impose travel ban

After discovery of a new, more severe of COVID-19 strain in United Kingdom, several nations have imposed travel bans as a precautionary measure to prevent mutated virus from entering ir country. European nations including Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Nerlands have all halted flights to and from UK, while Cana, Argentina, Chile, Colombia have suspended travel in order to control spre of virus. 

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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has suspended all international travel for a week as a measure to block virus from entering Gulf Kingdom. Turkey and Israel have suspended flights from UK and South Africa, where new variant of COVID-19 has also been detected. Estonia, Czech Republic, and Portugal have also anunced restrictions, which include a travel ban, mandatory quarantine, and allowing just ir own citizens from UK to enter.  

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Strict restrictions in UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday anunced strict "Tier 4" curbs in several counties as a measure to contain spre of new strain, which experts say, spres faster than all or previous variants. All n-essential services, including gyms, swimming pools, cinemas, hairdresser shops, and or retail outlets will remain closed in country. People living in Tier 4 areas are only allowed to leave home for work, childcare purposes, and exercise.

People with preexisting chronic diseases have been vised to stay at home and avoid work and go out for exercise only when it is less busy. Christmas bubble policy will longer be applicable in 'Tier 4' areas. Christmas bubbles can continue in 'Tier 1', 'Tier 2', and 'Tier 3' places with up to three households allowed to meet on Christmas Day. curbs will be reviewed on December 30 and based on evidence furr decision will be taken. 

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UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Monday h anunced that scientists have identified a new variant of COVID-19 virus. Johnson's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Saturday that London has alrey informed about new strain to World Health Organisation (WHO). Whitty said that re is evidence to suggest how new variant of virus affects COVID-19 vaccines or treatments, or wher it causes a higher mortality rate. 

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