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Netherlands bans UK flights for 10 days over coronavirus mutation

A new mutated strain of the coronavirus discovered in the United Kingdom has also been identified in the Netherlands. To prevent further spread of the new variant, a ban has been introduced on air traffic with passengers from the UK. It went into effect on Sunday at 6 a.m. and will remain until January 1.

The ban follows a recommendation from the Dutch Public Health Agency RIVM, which states that travel from the United Kingdom should be limited to the minimum. The air traffic ban does not apply to the transport of medical personnel. Cargo transport is also still allowed.

Traveling by car, boat, and train is still possible, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, such trips are not recommended unless the return to the Netherlands is strictly necessary. All passengers arriving from the UK must self isolate for ten days.

On Sunday morning, the Netherlands unilaterally decided on the flight ban. Other European countries have not…