Incident Details
As of 21 December, most European countries and others including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Canada have banned all international flights with the UK. The measures are due to a new COVID-19 strain found in September, now responsible for approximately half the current COVID-19 cases in the country. Wales is currently under lockdown, and Scotland will follow lockdown procedures on 26 December, already banning travel to the rest of the UK.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all travel to the UK. Confirm travel, as many countries have begun closing borders once again. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
