In response to the spread of the mutated new coronavirus, countries around the world are taking measures to suspend entry from the United Kingdom, and transportation will be disrupted around the Strait of Dover, which is the main distribution artery connecting the United Kingdom and the European continent. It has become.
In response to the spread of the new mutated coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious in the United Kingdom, countries around the world have taken measures such as stopping the acceptance of passenger aircraft from the United Kingdom, and France is the main artery of distribution. Entry from the United Kingdom, including trucks via the Strait of Dover, has been suspended from the 21st.
In response to this, on the British side of the Strait of Dover, a notice was issued at the entrance of the port saying "French border closed", and trucks etc. were staying around.
There were concerns that the supply of daily necessities would be disrupted in Britain due to the disruption of transportation to the European continent, and some supermarkets had long queues of shoppers.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Johnson, who had a press conference on the 21st, emphasized that there was no problem with the supply of daily necessities, and revealed that he had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and talked with the aim of resolving the situation. did.
Prime Minister Johnson urged the public to act calmly, calling for an early improvement in the situation.