European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 21, 2021. (Photo: AFP-Yonhap News)
European leaders have decided to introduce tighter travel restrictions for the bloc's internal borders to limit the spread of new COVID-19 variants.
During a news briefing in Brussels on Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU proposed "dark red" coronavirus zones with tougher rules.
[Clip: von der Leyen]
"Persons traveling from dark red areas could be required to do a test before departure, as well as to undergo quarantine after arrival. This is within the European Union. And in view of the very serious health situation, all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged."
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