Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg
Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg
Asia /  South Asia

Coronavirus: India suspends flights from UK amid fears over new strain

  • The Indian government said all flights originating from Britain would be banned until December 31
  • Hong Kong has stopped flights from Britain, while others in the region, including Japan and South Korea, are closely monitoring the new strain

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
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Updated: 6:13am, 22 Dec, 2020

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Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg
Travellers arrive at Kolkata’s international airport. India on Monday said it would suspend flights arriving from the UK. Photo: Bloomberg
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