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Excluding the UK hints that this is, at least in part, politically motivated. In terms of risk the UK is no different to other European countries. We are certai
by Reason077 7y ago
Excluding the UK hints that this is, at least in part, politically motivated. In terms of risk the UK is no different to other European countries. We are certainly not immune to coronavirus, and there are currently no restrictions on travel between the UK and the continent.
- petecox 7y agoUK (and Ireland) are outside Schengen. Even if they don't restrict it to British passport holders travelling to the USA, it's still arguably easier to screen for the virus through one departure point than, say, 30.
- true_religion 7y agoThere are many more flights terminating in the UK than any other European country. Plus, American students studying abroad in the UK have yet to return home.
- Reason077 7y agoThese seem like arguments for including the UK in the flight ban.