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UK to EU flight ban: What we know so far in battle to contain new mutant covid strain

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A growing number of European nations have banned flights from the UK in a bid to stop a mutant strain of coronavirus crossing their borders.

It comes after both Essex and London were placed under new Tier 4 restrictions, along with other parts of the south-east and the east of England.

Overall, case rates are up in 90 percent of the 315 local government areas in England, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitting the spread is "out of control".

The way in which the virus has mutated means that it is now able to spread much more easily, scientists have said. Here are answers to some key questions on the latest changes to international travel rules: Which European countries have banned flights from the UK?

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