UK to shut down all international transit points from January 18 after mutated variants of Covid-19 emerge Updated Jan 16, 2021 | 11:48 IST The development comes a day after the Brazil variant of the new Covid-19 virus was detected in the United Kingdom. UK is currently under a nationwide lockdown due to a sudden surge in coronavirus cases.  |  Photo Credit: AP Key Highlights The only way to get into Britain is by having a negative coronavirus test result and mandatory quarantine for 10 days British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that those failing to comply with the rules will be fined The new travel restrictions will be reviewed on February 15, the UK Department of Transport said