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After an alarming outbreak of a mutant coronavirus, multiple countries have canceled flights from the United Kingdom. According to Business Insider, the move was prompted by fears around the new variant of COVID-19. The mutant coronavirus is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than the original strain. In order to stop its spread, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that London and surrounding areas would suddenly be plunged into lockdown. Dutch authorities confirmed at least one case of this COVID-19 variant had reached the Netherlands. Flights from the UK to The Netherlands are canceled until January 1st, as are those to Belgium. On Sunday afternoon, Italian foreign minister Luigi di Maio said that the government would be suspending all travel from the UK.
Jakarta, May 6 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesia has implemented travel restrictions during Eid-al-Fitr in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Indonesian government strictly prohibits people from carrying out Eid-al-Fitr homecoming activities this year to protect the community from coronavirus transmission between 6 and 17 May 2021. Millions of people across Indonesia usually travel back to their hometowns to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays in the country, with loved ones. (Camera: BAGUS INDAHONOI). SHOT LIST: INDONESIAN POLICE OFFICERS STAND GUARD AT A CHECK POINT IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
Jakarta/Bali, Apr 24 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesia, the country with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Southeast Asia, on Friday suspended all air and sea travels in both domestic and international routes.The travel ban will remain in effect until June 1, but special chartered trips to repatriate Indonesians or allow foreigners to return to their countries are allowed to operate, said director general of aviation, Novie Riyanto Rahardjo.The Indonesian government has so far confirmed 7,775 cases of COVID-19 with 647 deaths. (Camera: MAST IRHAM/MADE NAGI).SHOSTLIST: THE SOEKARNO-HATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF JAKARTA AND THE NGURAH RAIN INTERNATIONAL IN BALI, INDONESIA.
Putrajaya, Sep 19 (EFE/EPA).- Public recreational parks have been allowed to reopen for leisure activities under Malaysia's National Recovery Plan, in an effort to reduce people’s stress amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Camera: AHMAD YUSNI). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE WALK AROUND DATARAN PUTRA, NEXT TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE IN PUTRAJAYA; AND PEOPLE ENJOY THEIR TIME AT A PARK IN PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA.
Nusa Dua, Jun 10 (EFE/EPA).- The tropical island of Bali, a favorite tourist hotspot, on Thursday kicked off 'Bali & Beyond Travel Fair' amid coronavirus pandemic. The Indonesian government has planned to reopen the resort islands of Bali to foreign tourists by the end of July 2021.The event runs through 12 June. (Camera: MADE NAGI). SHOT LIST: BALI & BEYOND TRAVEL FAIR AT BALI NUSA DUA CONVENTION CENTER, KUTA SELATAN, INDONESIA.
Medan, May 7 (EFE/EPA).- The Indonesian government has prohibited carrying out Eid homecoming activities from May 6 to May 17, to protect the community from the transmission of Covid-19. (Camera: DEDI SINUHAJI) SHOT LIST: CHECK POINTS AHEAD OF EID AL-FITR AMID THE PANDEMIC IN MEDAN, NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA.
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