Belgium said it would close its borders to flights and trains - including the popular Eurostar service - coming from the United Kingdom. Germany will restrict flights from Britain and South Africa - which has also detected a new coronavirus strain, a government spokesman said. The travel curbs also compound problems for the United Kingdom as it finally exits the European Union on Dec. 31 after a transition period this year. Germany wants to ban all flights from the United Kingdom from midnight until Jan. 6, Bild newspaper said, citing government sources. Austria is also planning to ban flights from Britain, the APA news agency said, citing the health ministry.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2020 14:48 UTC