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France, England reach COVID-19 travel deal after outrage and chaos over French hard border closure
Travel to France is still off the cards for UK citizens for now, but French citizens can come home from Britain, provided they have proof of a negative COVID-19 test in the past 72 hours.
Key points:
- The France-UK border will remain closed until further notice
- Several countries have closed their borders to Britain amid new virus strain
- The European Commission said people should be allowed home if tested COVID negative
French radio franceinfo, quoting a Government source, said this new rule would be applicable to both French citizens living in Britain and to French tourists who spent a holiday in Britain.
It also said that British citizens who reside in France permanently could return to France provided they have a negative COVID test, and…
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