LONDON — The British government on Tuesday welcomed a French decision to ease restrictions on travelers from Britain after a snap 48-hour ban to curb the spread of coronavirus threatened UK supply chains.
UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps wrote on social media that “good progress and agreement” had been made with France on borders but urged lorry drivers not to head to the southern county of Kent in expectations of boarding a ferry or train.
French Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebarri confirmed that air travel, boats, and Eurostar trains would “resume service as of tomorrow morning.”
“French nationals, people living in France, and those with a legitimate reason will hav…
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