Britain announces South Africa travel curbs over its new virus strain

Britain introduces restrictions on travel from South Africa over the spread of another new variant of coronavirus, UK Health Minister Matt Hancock says.

“We’re placing immediate restrictions on travel from South Africa,” Hancock says, adding that two cases of the “highly concerning” new virus strain had been discovered in Britain.

— AFP

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