France is considering demanding Covid-19 tests for passengers from Ireland
France is considering demanding Covid-19 tests for passengers from Ireland including truck drivers operating on a logistics route that has become key since Britain’s exit from the European Union, Ireland’s transport minister has said.“They have indicated that they are looking for... anyone coming into France from Ireland would have to have” a PCR test, Irish Transport Minister Eamon Ryan told RTE radio, referring to a type of Covid-19 test that can take several days.
“They may go further. What they are looking at is the possibility that hauliers... would require an antigen test,” Ryan said, referring to another type of Covid-19 test that can give results in minutes.
Police breaking up anti-lockdown protests in Amsterdam
The GuardianPolice have been breaking up anti-lockdown demonstrations in Amsterdam. Images and video are coming through on Twitter.
There was this from Manya Koetse, a Dutch journalist covering China:
Manya Koetse:
Chaos in Amsterdam right now at #Museumplein, in front of Van Gogh Museum, as people protest against the covid19 measures in the Netherlands and its leadership.