Also Read | How hunger came back to haunt IndiaBut the European Commission on Tuesday urged EU nations to lift travel bans imposed on Britain in recent days.The new strain of the virus, which has also been detected in small numbers elsewhere, appears to spread more easily than other types but experts say there is no evidence it is more lethal or resistant to vaccines.The discovery unleashed panic that led to more than two dozen countries suspending UK flights, threatening travel chaos during the holiday season.The European Union instead urged virus tests be carried out on passengers within 72 hours before travel."Flight and train bans should be discontinued given the need to ensure essential travel and avoid supply chain disruptions," the.