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Indian High Commission in the UK suspends services till February 20

Indian High Commission in the UK suspends services till February 20
Pramod Thomas
By Pramod ThomasJan 06, 2021
Pramod Thomas

Pramod Thomas is an assistant editor at Eastern Eye, where he covers British Asian affairs and key developments in UK politics and business. With two decades of journalism experience, his areas of interest include business, international affairs, current events, arts and culture. 

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DUE TO tier 5 Covid-19 restrictions in London, the consular services have been suspended until February 20, the Indian High Commission in the UK informed on Wednesday(6).

The restrictions were imposed by the British government to contain the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus.

"As a health safety precaution, Consular Services will be suspended by HCI London for 6 weeks, i.e. from Jan 6 to Feb 20, 2021. During this period, for any emergencies info.london@mea.gov.in may please be contacted," tweeted the High Commission.

"For information on resumption of consular services, please visit HCI's website, i.e. https://hcilondon.gov.in. During this period, for emergency services, HCI London’s Public Response Unit officials, info.london@mea.gov.in, may please be contacted for guidance and assistance."

Britain has been among the countries worst-hit by Covid-19, with the highest death toll in Europe. With the appearance of the new variant, it has seen case numbers repeatedly reach record highs, stretching the country's health service.

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