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Bid to block virulent UK strain

Tom Burton

The federal government is under pressure to only allow returning international travellers into Australia who have tested negative before flying, as states and medical experts call for a toughening of quarantine controls.

This may include a possible ban on British arrivals to protect against a highly virulent mutation of COVID-19.

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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com

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