Travellers from France who are fully vaccinated by the NHS were expecting the need to quarantine to end at 4am on 19 July – in line with the relaxation of international travel rules that day. Instead, self-isolation will continue to be mandatory for arrivals from France, and costs for travellers will increase with an extra PCR test required on day eight of quarantine. A reminder of the ‘traffic...
SPAIN AT RISK OF BEING ADDED TO ‘AMBER PLUS’ LIST
The government is reportedly considering adding Spain to the “amber plus” list for travel, which mandates self-isolation and extra testing, as cases surge. The new category was created hastily on 16 July as a bespoke solution for France, as ministers panicked about the rise in beta cases – otherwise known as the South African variant. It has not been given the name “amber plus” officially...