UK bans non-essential worldwide journey until at the least Might 17
In view of the unfold of COVID-19, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday introduced a ban on non-essential worldwide journey from and to the nation until at the least Might 17. Although journey and aviation sectors have been among the many hardest-hit through the pandemic, the ban got here as the brand new COVID-19 pressure has been spreading. PM Johnson stated home in a single day stays and self-contained lodging shall be allowed no sooner than 12 April however non-essential worldwide journey will stay banned, Sky Information reported.
Highlighting the street map of lockdown, Johnson stated, “That is a part of the roadmap’s second step and it’ll happen at the least 5 weeks after the primary step– 8 March–but could possibly be postponed if the prime minister and his advisers say it’s obligatory.”
He stated the date for worldwide holidays to be allowed is just not earlier than 17 Might.
The federal government’s International Journey Taskforce will reconvene to difficulty a report by 12 April recommending how worldwide journeys can resume safely, he stated.
Boris Johnson stated this can “give folks time to make their plans for the summer season”, Sky Information reported.
“Because the worst-hit financial sector in 2020, this can guarantee we will even be the worst-hit sector of 2021,” Sky Information quoted Airport Operators Affiliation chief government Karen Dee as saying.
“The UK and devolved governments should set out sector-specific assist to assist guarantee there are viable airports to have the ability to restart,” Dee stated, including that the Prime Minister’s recognition of aviation’s vital financial position, particularly for companies that depend on entry to worldwide markets or guests to the UK, was welcome.
In the meantime, British Airways chief government Sean Doyle stated it’s “important we begin taking a look at a strategy to restart journey”, including that he’s “happy the federal government has acknowledged that,” Sky Information reported.
He added, “We assist a data-led method that protects public well being. We wish to work with the federal government’s process pressure on a street map now to make sure that aviation is in a robust place to assist the UK as we emerge from the pandemic.”
(With ANI inputs)
