France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, its government says.
The new measures — putting limits on reasons for traveling and requiring 48-hour isolation upon arrival — will take effect first thing Saturday, just after midnight, “in the face of the extremely rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK,” says French Prime Minister Jean Castex.
The French government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday that will address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections in recent weeks. Delta remains the dominant variant in France, but Omicron is spreading so fast in Britain that it’s raising concerns across the Channel.
All those arriving from Britain will need to have a negative virus test less than 24 hours old, and to test again upon arrival and isolate “in a place they choose” for at least 48 hours pending the result. The measures will apply to vaccinated travelers as well as unvaccinated travelers.
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