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UK says six African countries to be added to COVID red-list

Published: 26 Nov 2021 - 12:20 am | Last Updated: 26 Nov 2021 - 12:22 am
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Reuters

LONDON - Six African countries will be added to England's travel "red list" after the UK Health Security Agency flagged concern over a new coronavirus variant, Britain's health minister Sajid Javid said on Thursday.

"UKHSA is investigating a new variant. More data is needed but we're taking precautions now," Javid said in a tweet.

"From noon tomorrow six African countries will be added to the red list, flights will be temporarily banned, and UK travellers must quarantine."