Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Belgians, Dutch halt UK flights, fearing virus variant
The Associated Press ^ | December 20, 2020 | By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER

Posted on 12/20/2020 5:03:23 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

BERLIN - The Netherlands and Belgium on Sunday banned flights from the U.K. and Germany considered limiting such flights in attempt to ensure that a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England does not establish a strong foothold on the continent.

The Netherlands banned flights from the U.K. for at least the rest of the year while Belgium issued a flight ban for 24 hours starting at midnight and also halted train links to Britain. German officials were considering “serious options” regarding incoming flights from the U.K., but have not yet taken action.

The Netherlands said it will assess “with other European Union nations the possibilities to contain the import of the virus from the United Kingdom.”

The three EU governments say their response comes in reaction to tougher measures imposed Saturday in London and surrounding areas by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He immediately put those regions into a new Tier 4 level of restrictions, saying that a fast-moving new variant of the virus that is 70% more transmissible than existing strains appears to be driving the rapid spread of new infections in London and southern England.

“There’s no evidence to suggest it is more lethal or causes more severe illness,” the British prime minister stressed, or that vaccines will be less effective against it.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Sunday said he was issuing the flight ban for 24 hours starting at midnight “out of precaution.”

“There are a great many questions about this new mutation and if it is not already on the mainland,” he said. He hoped to have more clarity by Tuesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: china; europe; travel; virus
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

1 posted on 12/20/2020 5:03:23 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer
NEVER forget WHO made this virus
2 posted on 12/20/2020 5:12:00 AM PST by Diogenesis ("when a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced" )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Its working............the globalists have found thier “racism” narrative FEAR


3 posted on 12/20/2020 5:12:37 AM PST by ronnie raygun ( Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

This is really about Brexit.


4 posted on 12/20/2020 5:13:42 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

ZERO flights from CHYna and ZERO flights for agents of CHYna. BYE BYE WUHAN DING DONGS, CHING CHINGS, FANG FANGS.

adios


5 posted on 12/20/2020 5:15:12 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

What about the Chunnel? If it is still running full tilt, what’s to keep them out of France and the rest of Europe.


6 posted on 12/20/2020 5:17:23 AM PST by DownInFlames (Ga)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PGalt

I think they made a movie about this called 28 days.


7 posted on 12/20/2020 5:17:36 AM PST by Bulwyf
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: DownInFlames

Never mind.


8 posted on 12/20/2020 5:17:59 AM PST by DownInFlames (Ga)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer
If we have a President Heels Up in April (a real possibility) this is what the Rat Party will use to keep their Stasi operation going.”Whoa...not so fast! There's a new strain.No commuting to the office...no church....no restaurants...no daily routines at hospitals.But Planned Barrenhood can operate as usual and not a single government paycheck recipient will lose a nickel”.
9 posted on 12/20/2020 5:20:11 AM PST by Gay State Conservative (STOLEN ELECTION 2020)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

There was, and continues to be, a surge of nationalism which accompanies the China Virus.

It is something Conservatives have failed to take advantage of, as they do most things the Left foists on the world.


10 posted on 12/20/2020 5:22:30 AM PST by Empire_of_Liberty
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

How much longer can they keep this stuff up before the fear begins to wear off?


11 posted on 12/20/2020 5:23:50 AM PST by Socon-Econ (adical Islam, )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mewzilla

Bingo.


12 posted on 12/20/2020 5:36:42 AM PST by sauropod (Cui bono? I will not comply.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: PGalt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5znh58WITU8


13 posted on 12/20/2020 5:38:39 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: DownInFlames

You can only enter France if you can certify at least 14 days without symptoms or contact. However, if you live in the Tier 4 area of England or levels 3/4 in Scotland you can’t travel outside those areas anyway.


14 posted on 12/20/2020 5:39:22 AM PST by Winniesboy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Empire_of_Liberty

Like most religions unrestricted globalism is based on wants, not needs, and certainly not reality. The more I see nature in action, the more respect I have for it as well as for our Creator. We flout that at our own peril, and most people know that. The house always wins. Our elites, otoh, are flouting left and right (though certainly not center!)


15 posted on 12/20/2020 5:42:41 AM PST by BlackAdderess (The more ways you figure out to divide people the less they are going to be able to accomplish)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Bulwyf

JoeJoe and skittledick not bad. Just doing bidnes as agents of CHYna.

Fang Fang no honeypot. Just doing bidnes wit agents of CHYna.

Feinstein 2

etc.


16 posted on 12/20/2020 5:46:07 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: BlackAdderess

“The house always wins.”

OK. Have you seen all of the slot machines in the U.S.A. casinos? CHYna themed.

Wuzzup wid dat? Look at duh gamer companies...IGT, etc.

Been beating them up for a couple of years now. 16 of 18 trips. 4 for 4. 6 for 6...last 2 trips. Don’t ask how. I got times, dates, macheens, spins, etc. Stuff like dat. Recorded proof.


17 posted on 12/20/2020 5:53:31 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: PGalt

Pay attention. Keep good records. Be disciplined. No greedy.

Confucius say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hx4gdlfamo


18 posted on 12/20/2020 5:57:04 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

I bet HCQ and Ivermectin work against the variants. Oh, and if it spreads like the original, it will be everywhere soon.


19 posted on 12/20/2020 6:03:15 AM PST by Crucial ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Socon-Econ

‘How much longer can they keep this stuff up before the fear begins to wear off?’

based on what I’ve seen in this pusillanimous state of PA, a long, long time...too many suburban females, eager to show off their virtue...


20 posted on 12/20/2020 6:05:09 AM PST by IrishBrigade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson