Spain extends travel ban on UK arrivals to Feb 2 Xinhua | Updated: 2021-01-13 10:12 British tourists arrive at Gran Canaria airport, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, December 21, 2020. [Photo/Agencies]
MADRID The Spanish authorities confirmed on Tuesday the country is extending its travel ban on arrivals from the United Kingdom (UK) until Feb 2.
Spain began restricting arrivals from the UK both by sea and air on Dec 22 over fears of mutant coronavirus, with only Spanish nationals and those legally resident in Spain allowed to enter the country. International transit through Spanish airports by passengers on flights departing from the UK was also prohibited.
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The Spanish government has extended its restrictions on air and sea arrivals from the United Kingdom until February 2 at 6pm. Only flights and ships carrying Spanish or Andorran citizens or official residents of those two territories will be allowed in, said Health Minister Salvador Illa on Tuesday evening following the weekly Cabinet meeting. Andorra is a microstate nestled between Spain and France.
Authorities cited the epidemiological situation in Britain and concerns about the new strain of the coronavirus first detected in the UK as the reasons for this latest extension.
El Gobierno prorroga las restricciones a la realización de vuelos y al transporte marÃtimo desde Reino Unido.
The health minister admits the epidemiological situation is “very worrying” while some experts are calling for a new home lockdown in order to flatten the curve