Downing Street said it had taken a precautionary action to ban travel from India on April 23, six days before the B1.617 variant was put under investigation and two weeks before its highly transmissible subtype, B1.617.2, was labelled a Variant of Concern (VOC).
According to latest Public Health England (PHE) data, around 20,000 people travelled between India and the UK before the red list ban and around 122 of them arriving from Delhi and Mumbai between late March and April 26 were detected with the VOC.
Prior to India being placed on the red list in April, anyone coming to the UK had to test negative and quarantine for 10 days, a UK government spokesperson said.
This story is from the May 17, 2021 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 17, 2021 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Israeli Military Renews Warnings To Palestinians Not To Return To North Gaza
The Israeli military renewed warnings on Monday for Palestinians in Gaza not to return to the embattled territory's north, a day after Gaza hospital officials said five people were killed as throngs of displaced residents tried to reach their homes in the wartorn area.
Mohun Bagan pip Mumbai City to win maiden ISL League Shield
A dominant Mohun Bagan defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win their maiden ISL League Shield here on Monday.
United Kolkata Sports Club makes grand entry, jersey unveiled
Talks are on with Goa, Mizoram, and reputed European organisations for collaboration
'India top choice for enterprises looking to expand digital services'
India remains the top choice for enterprises looking to expand digital services portfolio and companies are expected to increase spending on AI, data analytics and cybersecurity, industry body Nasscom said in a report on Monday.
Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% over Middle-East conflict
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms fell by Rs 5.18,953.97 crore to RS 3,94,48,097.94 crore 4.73 trillion)
With just ₹150 base airfare, take 50-minute flight under UDAN
Shell out just Rs 150 as base airfare and take a 50-minute flight from Lilabari to 'Tezpur.
RBI imposes curbs on UP-based National Urban Co-op Bank
The RBI on Monday imposed several restrictions on National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), including capping withdrawal at Rs 10,000 for customers, in the wake of the lender's deteriorating financial situation.
India's merchandise exports dip marginally in March to $41.68 bn
For the entire FY2023-24 it dipped 3.11 per cent to 437.06 billion
UK PM Sunak calls for restraint on all sides after Iran's destabilising attack
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday accused Iran of \"sowing chaos\" in the Middle East as he updated the British Parliament on the UK's actions following Tehran's \"barrage of 300 missiles and drones\" targeted at Israel over the weekend.
Mumbai Police question owner of motorcycle used in firing outside Salman Khan's house
The police are questioning the owner of the motorcycle allegedly used by unidentified persons in the firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in suburban Bandra here, an official said on Monday.
