Many countries outside the UK also tighten their travel restrictions in the region Following the discovery of the variant, cases of them have also been identified in Botswanan, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel. The EU is proposing to ban flights from the region across the bloc, with many member states introducing restrictions before issuing advice – while Singapore, Japan and others prepare to introduce measures. restrictions or have done so. The scientists say they still have a lot to learn about the variant, but have expressed great concern about the number of mutations it has as well as its resistance to vaccines and its higher transmissibility. .
