WHO tells members to redouble efforts to stop spread as Israel turns away UK passport holders
European countries have reacted to the discovery of a fast-spreading strain of Covid-19 in England by announcing bans on flights carrying passengers from the UK.
As the World Health Organization called on its members in Europe to step up measures, Austria, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands announced bans on Sunday on travel from the UK. France, Germany and Ireland are reported to be considering similar plans.