Due to the spread of the mutated new coronavirus, the area around the Strait of Dover, which is the main distribution artery of the United Kingdom and the European continent, is confused, and the British government will take measures to resolve the turmoil in France. Announced that it has agreed with the government.

In response to the spread of the new mutated coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, more than 50 countries and regions have stopped accepting airmail from the United Kingdom according to the public broadcaster BBC. I'm taking it.



In the Strait of Dover, which is the aorta of logistics, France has stopped entering the country from the United Kingdom since the 21st, and as a result, about 3,000 trucks, which are estimated to be about 3,000, have accumulated on the British side, and the turmoil in logistics continues.



The two countries have been in talks to resolve the turmoil, and Britain's Transport Minister Chaps posted on Twitter on the 22nd that he had agreed with the French government to take action on this issue.



Details will be revealed shortly, but local media reports that when entering France, truck drivers will be admitted if they prove negative in the virus test.



However, there is a view that it will take time to resolve the confusion because it seems that the establishment of a system for virus inspection will be an issue.

The state of London

The number of new infections announced in the United Kingdom on the 22nd was 36,804, the highest number of people infected each day, and the number of deaths reached 691.



The British government believes that the mutated virus is rapidly spreading the infection of the new coronavirus, and has introduced strict measures in the southeastern part including the capital London from the 20th.



Citizens are required to refrain from going out, and retail stores and restaurants other than supermarkets are basically closed.



At this time before Christmas, shoppers are usually flooded on the central boulevard, but now many shops are closed and few people walk.



However, going out for shopping and commuting is permitted, and public transportation such as buses and subways operates in the same way as usual.



Citizens said, "I had to go to the dentist today, but I usually don't go out" or "I'm worried about the mutated virus and I have to take it seriously." It was.



On the other hand, most of the high-speed railway "Eurostar" that connects London and cities on the European continent has been suspended due to the influence of France's suspension of entry from the United Kingdom from the 21st.



On the electric bulletin board at St Pancras Station where "Eurostar" arrives and departs, there was a notice indicating that the trains bound for Paris and Brussels were suspended.



At this time of year, before Christmas, people with large luggage can be seen coming and going to go to family and friends, but it is not crowded.

EU demands cancellation of "suspension of acceptance" of aircraft, etc.

On the 22nd, the EU-European Union executive body, the European Commission, urged member states to lift the suspension of acceptance of aircraft and trains from the United Kingdom.



The idea is to allow British and EU citizens to return home during the holiday season and to secure logistics between them.



In addition, measures such as quarantine should be exempted for indispensable movements of medical staff and logistics personnel.



On the other hand, we urged each country to call on the people to refrain from unnecessary and unurgent movements.



In a statement, EU Commissioner Johansson called for the request, stating that "countries need to work together to be effective."