Britain France border was closed due to the announcement of a new virus strain by PM Johnson, truckers were logged back to back at the borders. Once the French government decided to reopen its border with Britain, truck drivers fight with police as they were told only those carrying a negative COVID-19 test result could board ferries for Calais.

The British military is set to test the truck drivers for the deadly virus as the drivers vented their frustration and questioned the decision of police officers at the border,  as reports said fight broke out with some police officers. The French blockade comes as Britain prepares to leave the EU on December 31 with UK and EU officials still negotiating a deal. Reports say inspite of the reopening of borders congestion around UK's Dover remains unlikely to recede as British transit hub said it would reopen from midnight local time (2300 GMT) for travellers with a negative coronavirus result. 

The French blockade comes as Britain prepares to leave the EU on December 31 with UK and EU officials still negotiating a deal. Any driver who tests positive will be given a hotel room to isolate by UK authorities. Several drivers have already complained that they wouldn't be able to meet their families over Christmas as Britain carries out COVID-19 tests. 

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