In the United Kingdom, where infection with the new mutated coronavirus is widespread, the government has increased vigilance by announcing that it has detected another mutated virus in two people who have come into contact with travelers from South Africa.
In the United Kingdom, the infection of the mutated new coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, is spreading in the southeastern part including London, and on the 23rd, 39,237 new infected people were confirmed on the 1st. It became the most up to.
Under these circumstances, Health Minister Hancock said at a press conference on the 23rd, "We have confirmed two mutated viruses that are different from those spreading in the United Kingdom. Both are in contact with travelers from South Africa." Announced that it has detected another mutated virus in two people who have come into contact with travelers from South Africa.
In South Africa, a mutated virus different from that in the United Kingdom has been found and the infection is widespread.
Health Minister Hancock said it was "more susceptible to infection than those found in the United Kingdom," and called on people who had traveled to South Africa within the last two weeks to be quarantined immediately.
In addition, Health Minister Hancock has announced a policy to expand the area subject to strict measures such as restrictions on going out from the 26th of this month, and is increasing caution by asking the public for cooperation and understanding that the medical system may be tight.
Companies handling imported goods are worried about resuming logistics with France
In response to the spread of the mutated new coronavirus infection, while each country took measures to suspend entry from the United Kingdom, France, where the aorta of logistics passes, allowed entry under certain conditions from the 23rd. Logistics with the United Kingdom has resumed.
France is the gateway to the European continent for Britain, and the Strait of Dover between the two countries is the main logistics artery through which ferries frequently travel and pass through submarine tunnels, but due to the immigration suspension measures on the French side, logistics stopped and the British side Thousands of trucks are staying in France.
Under these circumstances, the French government announced on the 23rd that it will allow truck drivers to enter the country if the virus test is negative.
In response to this, logistics resumed, and the British side is rushing to respond by sending troops to inspect the drivers of the trucks that are staying, but it is expected that it will take several days to resolve the confusion.
In the UK, there are still growing concerns about delays in shipping from the European continent, trucks cannot be arranged by companies in the suburbs of London that handle imports from Italy, and the arrival of food that was expected to be purchased before Christmas is large. It is expected to be late.
At this company, 80% of imported goods are transported by truck through the Strait of Dover, and Jamie Gibson, the company's manager, said, "I think the delay will continue until the beginning of the year. Some cheese Some of them have a short expiration date, so it's really annoying if they don't arrive as planned. "
Frustrated truck driver in conflict with police officers
According to the Associated Press footage, on the British side of the Strait of Dover, where there are long lines of trucks, some frustrated drivers were also in conflict with police officers, and according to Reuters, arrests were also made. It means that it is out.
One of the drivers said in an interview with Reuters, "We just want to get tested and go back to our family. It's Christmas in a day, but maybe we'll be here." I was talking with a facial expression.