UK plans support for India as Covid-stricken nation added to travel red list

Published on April 23, 2021 - Duration: 00:52s

UK plans support for India as Covid-stricken nation added to travel red list

The UK is looking at sending drugs and equipment to India as the country struggles to contain a growing wave of coronavirus cases.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the issue during a visit to Hartlepool on Friday.India was added to the UK’s travel red list at 4am on Friday, meaning arrivals from the country must now enter quarantine in a Government-approved hotel for 10 days.


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