The United Kingdom has temporarily banned flights from South Africa and five of its neighbors.
The UK says it’s concerned over the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.
Travel restrictions will be imposed from Friday.
Travelers from South Africa will need to quarantine upon arrival in the UK.
The UK has put South Africa back on the travel red list. Flights have been temporarily suspended. It follows the confirmation of a new #COVID19 variant. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/6ibXhsUVT5
— eNCA (@eNCA) November 26, 2021
