British health secretary says new virus strain 'out of control'

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Sunday that the government has imposed a strict Christmas lockdown in London and southeast England because a new strain of the coronavirus was "out of control."

Hancock warned that new restrictions may have to remain in place for several months until the virus vaccine is fully rolled out.

On Sunday, Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced the suspension of flight and train arrivals from Britain starting midnight. According to local media, France is also considering suspending flights and trains from Britain.