Flights to and from the UK have been banned till December 31 over a new fast-spreading strain of the coronavirus in that country, the government said today as several countries announced similar moves.
"Considering the prevailing situation in UK, the government of India has decided that all flights originating from UK to India to be suspended till 31st December," said aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation. "Consequently flights from India to UK shall stand temporarily suspended during above said period."
The ban will come into effect on Wednesday and all passengers arriving from the UK before then will be tested on arrival at airports.
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