London: The United Kingdom temporarily banned flights from six African countries including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini from Friday. The travel ban was imposed as a new Covid-19 variant was detected in South Africa. As per the new guidelines, all British citizens returning from these countries must have to undergo quarantine.
Earlier on Thursday, Israel also imposed a travel ban on South Africa. Israel included South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini in its ‘Red List’. The country announced that citizens of these countries will not be allowed to enter Israel and all Israeli citizens returning from these countries would be required to undergo quarantine.
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Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is holding the special meeting to discuss about the new variant. The new strain has been detected in 22 patients in South Africa. It has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong.
COVID-19 UPDATE:@UKHSA is investigating a new variant. More data is needed but we're taking precautions now.
From noon tomorrow six African countries will be added to the red list, flights will be temporarily banned, and UK travellers must quarantine.
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) November 25, 2021
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