The Daily Mail writes about this.

Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the highest, fourth level of restrictions is being introduced in London and several regions of England due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

On December 14, the head of the UK Ministry of Health Matt Hancock announced the discovery in the country of a new type of coronavirus infection COVID-19.

The Netherlands later stopped receiving flights from the UK until January 1 due to the discovery of a new type of coronavirus.

Italy also announced its intention to close the air border with Great Britain.

The World Health Organization has said it is in close contact with the UK government over the new type of coronavirus.