Bahrain welcomes UK’s decision to add Bahrain to “travel corridor” list

Manama, Nov. 12 (BNA): The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, has welcomed UK’s announcement of adding Bahrain to the list of safe countries from where people travelling to the UK do not need to self-isolate. The UK’s addition of Bahrain to the list of safe “travel corridors” confirms the sound directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to protect the health and safety of everyone as well as the sincere national efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, in confronting the repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and mitigating its spread. Dr. Zayani praised the proactive precautionary measures taken by Bahrain and the progress they reached compared to other countries in confronting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. He lauded the contributions of medical workers working at the front lines and the support of other entities for their efforts to protect the health and safety of the communities. The minister also commended the Bahraini community’s awareness and adherence to all the preventive measures, health requirements and instructions issued by the competent authorities.