Lydd Airport to Triage Migrants Landing on Kent Beaches
Migrant Landings Spark Urgent Response
Part of Lydd Airport in Kent will soon be a hotspot for migrant triage. Those arriving on nearby beaches will be taken there first.
Basic Care and Testing on the Spot
Migrants will receive dry clothes, food, and a Covid test at the airport site. It’s all about quick care before moving them on.
No Overnight Stays at Lydd
The Home Office confirmed the site won’t serve as overnight accommodation. Instead, migrants will be swiftly transferred to Dover.
