Tough restrictions are being imposed in several countries across Europe, raising concerns about travel restrictions here.
London is going into the highest lockdown measures in the UK from midnight tonight,
Elsewhere The Netherlands has imposed a tough new five-week nationwide lockdown because of increasing Covid-19 infection rates.
Schools, non-essential shops, museums and gyms will close.
In the Czech Republic, restaurants, hotels and indoor sports venues - which have recently reopened - are shutting in response to rising cases.
Germany's already announced similar measures, while Italy is also considering stricter rules.
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