BRITS have been banned from entering France unless they can prove they have a “compelling reason,” from Monday. The country’s foreign ministry said France is re-introducing strict…
The French government re-introduced strict measure for travelling Brits over fears of the Indian variant
However, the ministry added that there would be "no systematic checks" to ensure compliance with the requirement, "given the low incidence of Covid in Britain". It had said the country would not introduce an outright ban but would ensure extra measures would be in place.Those entering France are required to self-isolate for seven daysFrench foreign affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told RTL radio: "We worry about the Indian variant and we remain on high alert regarding that matter, in co-operation with British authorities."
"However, the arrival of the Indian variant and the increase of cases of Indian variant in the United Kingdom pose a problem and so we are vigilant about this [and] in contact with the British authorities."