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Covid live news: Alberta facing ‘crisis of the unvaccinated’; China has vaccinated 1bn people Covid live news: Alberta facing ‘crisis of the unvaccinated’; China has vaccinated 1bn people
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Warnings Alberta facing collapse of healthcare system; Figures for people aged 16 to 24 in UK take in those who have been infected or vaccinated; more than 70% of China’s population now fully vaccinatedWarnings Alberta facing collapse of healthcare system; Figures for people aged 16 to 24 in UK take in those who have been infected or vaccinated; more than 70% of China’s population now fully vaccinated
The US government will begin shipping 2.58 million more doses of Covid vaccine to the Philippines on Thursday through the COVAX global distribution program, a White House official said.
The latest shipments of vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech, bring the total number of vaccines sent to the Philippines to just over 9 million, the official added.
Government ministers are to slash the number of “red list” countries by up to half as part of plans to simplify England’s rules for international travel, with sources claiming it would incentivise vaccination, Aubrey Allegretti reports.Government ministers are to slash the number of “red list” countries by up to half as part of plans to simplify England’s rules for international travel, with sources claiming it would incentivise vaccination, Aubrey Allegretti reports.
The traffic light system will be overhauled, with the amber tier removed so there is a clearer distinction between “go” and “no go” destinations.The traffic light system will be overhauled, with the amber tier removed so there is a clearer distinction between “go” and “no go” destinations.
Those who have been double-jabbed are likely to be able to escape quarantine – or the need for costly PCR testing – upon arrival, while unvaccinated passengers will still face those hurdles.Those who have been double-jabbed are likely to be able to escape quarantine – or the need for costly PCR testing – upon arrival, while unvaccinated passengers will still face those hurdles.
“It will be made much simpler, particularly for those who are double-vaxxed,” a government source said.“It will be made much simpler, particularly for those who are double-vaxxed,” a government source said.
It is understood the new red list is likely to be focused on countries where there is a significant concern about Covid variants.It is understood the new red list is likely to be focused on countries where there is a significant concern about Covid variants.
Government insiders said the ultimate aim was to simplify the rules, after Labour called for the amber list to be scrapped in order to clarify guidance on which destinations are relatively safe and which are not.Government insiders said the ultimate aim was to simplify the rules, after Labour called for the amber list to be scrapped in order to clarify guidance on which destinations are relatively safe and which are not.
However, they also admitted it would have the effect of providing a greater incentive to the 10% of those eligible to be vaccinated who have not yet had their first jab, given the extra money people will have to fork out for a PCR test instead of a cheaper lateral flow one, as well as avoiding the hassle of having to self-isolate.However, they also admitted it would have the effect of providing a greater incentive to the 10% of those eligible to be vaccinated who have not yet had their first jab, given the extra money people will have to fork out for a PCR test instead of a cheaper lateral flow one, as well as avoiding the hassle of having to self-isolate.
For those returning from red-list countries, quarantine hotels are expected to remain in place. However, the number of destinations on the red list is expected to be reduced significantly, with a senior government source indicating it could be as much as half.For those returning from red-list countries, quarantine hotels are expected to remain in place. However, the number of destinations on the red list is expected to be reduced significantly, with a senior government source indicating it could be as much as half.
Ministers will gather on Friday morning to sign off the plans and an announcement is expected later that afternoon.Ministers will gather on Friday morning to sign off the plans and an announcement is expected later that afternoon.
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The US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has revised its emergency use authorisation for Eli Lilly’s Covid antibody cocktail to cover its use after exposure to the virus in patients who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease.The US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has revised its emergency use authorisation for Eli Lilly’s Covid antibody cocktail to cover its use after exposure to the virus in patients who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease.
The cocktail, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, is authorised for use in people 12 years and above with mild-to-moderate infection who are at high risk of progressing to severe Covid.The cocktail, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, is authorised for use in people 12 years and above with mild-to-moderate infection who are at high risk of progressing to severe Covid.
Good evening from London. I’m Lucy Campbell, I’ll be bringing you all the latest global developments on the coronavirus pandemic for the next few hours. Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.Good evening from London. I’m Lucy Campbell, I’ll be bringing you all the latest global developments on the coronavirus pandemic for the next few hours. Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.
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Here’s a roundup of the key developments:Here’s a roundup of the key developments:
France has suspended 3,000 health workers without pay for refusing the Covid vaccine. The health minister, Olivier Véran, said the staff had been notified in writing before the government-imposed deadline to have at least one dose.France has suspended 3,000 health workers without pay for refusing the Covid vaccine. The health minister, Olivier Véran, said the staff had been notified in writing before the government-imposed deadline to have at least one dose.
Alberta’s premier has announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus, admitting the Canadian province was gripped by a “crisis of the unvaccinated”. Alberta currently has the worst coronavirus outbreak in Canada.Alberta’s premier has announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus, admitting the Canadian province was gripped by a “crisis of the unvaccinated”. Alberta currently has the worst coronavirus outbreak in Canada.
Care homes in England may be forced to close and thousands of staff risk losing their jobs if they decline to receive their first Covid-19 vaccine by the end of Thursday, ministers have been warned.Care homes in England may be forced to close and thousands of staff risk losing their jobs if they decline to receive their first Covid-19 vaccine by the end of Thursday, ministers have been warned.
Data shows that almost 664,000 people, or one in 500 people, living in the US have died from the virus since the pandemic began, following a surge of cases and hospitalisations, particularly in southern states, caused by a combination of the Delta variant and low vaccination rates.Data shows that almost 664,000 people, or one in 500 people, living in the US have died from the virus since the pandemic began, following a surge of cases and hospitalisations, particularly in southern states, caused by a combination of the Delta variant and low vaccination rates.
Trinidad and Tobago’s health minister, Terrence Deyalsingh, has dismissed claims by the rapper Nicki Minaj that a cousin’s friend had become impotent after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, saying that health officials in the Caribbean country had found no evidence that any patient had reported such side-effects.Trinidad and Tobago’s health minister, Terrence Deyalsingh, has dismissed claims by the rapper Nicki Minaj that a cousin’s friend had become impotent after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, saying that health officials in the Caribbean country had found no evidence that any patient had reported such side-effects.
Travellers returning to England from Turkey will not have to quarantine as the government is set to remove dozens of countries from the so-called Covid red list for travel, the Times newspaper said on Thursday.Travellers returning to England from Turkey will not have to quarantine as the government is set to remove dozens of countries from the so-called Covid red list for travel, the Times newspaper said on Thursday.
The European Union’s chief executive has warned that Covid vaccinations must be accelerated to avoid “a pandemic of the unvaccinated”. Speaking in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen said in her state of the union address: “Let’s do everything possible [so] that this does not turn into a pandemic of the unvaccinated.”The European Union’s chief executive has warned that Covid vaccinations must be accelerated to avoid “a pandemic of the unvaccinated”. Speaking in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen said in her state of the union address: “Let’s do everything possible [so] that this does not turn into a pandemic of the unvaccinated.”
Experts in Israel have cited recent data to back Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s claims that the country’s programme of booster jabs has proved effective in reducing severe cases of Covid even as new infections hover near a record high.Experts in Israel have cited recent data to back Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s claims that the country’s programme of booster jabs has proved effective in reducing severe cases of Covid even as new infections hover near a record high.
The Italian government has approved a decree making it obligatory for all public and private sector workers either to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery from infection, a government source said on Thursday.The Italian government has approved a decree making it obligatory for all public and private sector workers either to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery from infection, a government source said on Thursday.
A panel of health experts advising the Hong Kong government has recommended children aged 12-17 should get only one dose of BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine after reports of heart inflammation side effects.A panel of health experts advising the Hong Kong government has recommended children aged 12-17 should get only one dose of BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine after reports of heart inflammation side effects.
Covid restrictions to the UK will return if the virus gets “out of control” again this year, the health secretary has said, with a dangerous new variant or the NHS at risk of being overwhelmed identified as the moment “plan B” could be triggered.Covid restrictions to the UK will return if the virus gets “out of control” again this year, the health secretary has said, with a dangerous new variant or the NHS at risk of being overwhelmed identified as the moment “plan B” could be triggered.
Vaccinations are estimated to have directly averted about 230,800 hospital admissions in England, according to new figures.Vaccinations are estimated to have directly averted about 230,800 hospital admissions in England, according to new figures.
All diplomats attending the UN general assembly in New York next week will have to provide proof of vaccination, the city government has confirmed, prompting an angry response from Russia.All diplomats attending the UN general assembly in New York next week will have to provide proof of vaccination, the city government has confirmed, prompting an angry response from Russia.
The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has condemned the lack of distribution of Covid vaccines to African countries and called for stronger medical manufacturing capacity across the continent.The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has condemned the lack of distribution of Covid vaccines to African countries and called for stronger medical manufacturing capacity across the continent.
That’s it from me today. Thanks so much for joining me today. I’m handing over to my colleague Lucy now so do stick around!That’s it from me today. Thanks so much for joining me today. I’m handing over to my colleague Lucy now so do stick around!
Tunisia and Libya are to reopen their shared border on Friday, the presidency in Tunis said, two months after they were closed as the country’s coronavirus caseload soared.Tunisia and Libya are to reopen their shared border on Friday, the presidency in Tunis said, two months after they were closed as the country’s coronavirus caseload soared.
“The president of (Tunisia) issued orders to reopen border crossings with the state of Libya from Friday” at 7am local time, the office of President Kais Saied said in a statement.“The president of (Tunisia) issued orders to reopen border crossings with the state of Libya from Friday” at 7am local time, the office of President Kais Saied said in a statement.
A statement from the Libyan government said the reopening of the borders had been agreed during recent talks between the leaders of both countries, AFP reports.A statement from the Libyan government said the reopening of the borders had been agreed during recent talks between the leaders of both countries, AFP reports.
A ministerial committee was then set up and recommended the frontiers open again after reviewing health and security issues, it added.A ministerial committee was then set up and recommended the frontiers open again after reviewing health and security issues, it added.
Libya closed its land borders and suspended flights between the two countries on 8 July due to an explosion of Covid-19 cases in Tunisia, which responded by closing its own crossings.Libya closed its land borders and suspended flights between the two countries on 8 July due to an explosion of Covid-19 cases in Tunisia, which responded by closing its own crossings.
But with the caseload rapidly dropping, officials on both sides agreed to reopen the frontier, with measures in place to limit the possibility of contaminations.But with the caseload rapidly dropping, officials on both sides agreed to reopen the frontier, with measures in place to limit the possibility of contaminations.
Tunis and Tripoli agreed on a health protocol “subject to revision in light of developments in the health situation in the two countries”, the Tunisian statement read.Tunis and Tripoli agreed on a health protocol “subject to revision in light of developments in the health situation in the two countries”, the Tunisian statement read.
The reopening would be reviewed in case of any “violation”, it added.The reopening would be reviewed in case of any “violation”, it added.
Tunisia’s Covid caseload, which in August was the world’s worst according to official data, has since significantly improved.Tunisia’s Covid caseload, which in August was the world’s worst according to official data, has since significantly improved.
According to the latest figures available, on Tuesday the country of 11.7 million recorded 1,142 new cases and nine coronavirus-caused deaths.According to the latest figures available, on Tuesday the country of 11.7 million recorded 1,142 new cases and nine coronavirus-caused deaths.
Travellers returning to England from Turkey will not have to quarantine as the government is set to remove dozens of countries from the so-called Covid red list for travel, the Times newspaper said on Thursday.Travellers returning to England from Turkey will not have to quarantine as the government is set to remove dozens of countries from the so-called Covid red list for travel, the Times newspaper said on Thursday.
Ministers will also announce on Friday that they will scrap the amber classification to simplify the traffic light system for international travel, instead dividing countries into either green list or red list, the newspaper said.Ministers will also announce on Friday that they will scrap the amber classification to simplify the traffic light system for international travel, instead dividing countries into either green list or red list, the newspaper said.
The red list – countries from which arrivals must quarantine in a hotel – will be more than halved, meaning the vast majority of countries will be opened up for double-jabbed British tourists to visit freely, according to the Times.The red list – countries from which arrivals must quarantine in a hotel – will be more than halved, meaning the vast majority of countries will be opened up for double-jabbed British tourists to visit freely, according to the Times.
The paper said a requirement for fully vaccinated travellers coming to Britain to take a PCR test would be scrapped, along with a need for passengers to take a lateral flow test up to 72 hours before their arrival, Reuters reports.The paper said a requirement for fully vaccinated travellers coming to Britain to take a PCR test would be scrapped, along with a need for passengers to take a lateral flow test up to 72 hours before their arrival, Reuters reports.
The transport ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The transport ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Airlines and airports have long argued a change to the rules was needed, saying it was stopping the travel industry from being able to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.Airlines and airports have long argued a change to the rules was needed, saying it was stopping the travel industry from being able to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
More than one in five UK adults under 40 have still not received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, figures show.More than one in five UK adults under 40 have still not received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, figures show.
Latest estimates for the percentage of 18- to 39-year-olds who are unvaccinated range from 21% in Scotland to 25% in Northern Ireland, with 22% in England and 23% in Wales.Latest estimates for the percentage of 18- to 39-year-olds who are unvaccinated range from 21% in Scotland to 25% in Northern Ireland, with 22% in England and 23% in Wales.
In total, 4.2 million adults under 40 have yet to have their first dose, according to figures for vaccinations delivered up to 15 September. This includes nearly 2.7 million people aged 18 to 29.In total, 4.2 million adults under 40 have yet to have their first dose, according to figures for vaccinations delivered up to 15 September. This includes nearly 2.7 million people aged 18 to 29.
First doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been available for everyone aged 18 and over since the end of June.First doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been available for everyone aged 18 and over since the end of June.
The figures have been published by the UK’s four health agencies, PA Media reports. They suggest there is still a large minority of young adults reluctant to have the vaccine, despite a host of initiatives to encourage take-up, including publicity campaigns, pop-up vaccination centres and discounts from businesses.The figures have been published by the UK’s four health agencies, PA Media reports. They suggest there is still a large minority of young adults reluctant to have the vaccine, despite a host of initiatives to encourage take-up, including publicity campaigns, pop-up vaccination centres and discounts from businesses.
Large cities in England continue to be areas with particularly high levels of unvaccinated young adults. Birmingham has the highest estimated percentage of unjabbed 18- to 29-year-olds (50.3%), according to analysis by PA.Large cities in England continue to be areas with particularly high levels of unvaccinated young adults. Birmingham has the highest estimated percentage of unjabbed 18- to 29-year-olds (50.3%), according to analysis by PA.
The next highest is Coventry (48.8%), followed by the London borough of Islington (45.8%), Liverpool (45.7%) and Nottingham (44.0%).The next highest is Coventry (48.8%), followed by the London borough of Islington (45.8%), Liverpool (45.7%) and Nottingham (44.0%).
The Italian government has approved a decree making it obligatory for all public and private sector workers either to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery from infection, a government source said on Thursday.The Italian government has approved a decree making it obligatory for all public and private sector workers either to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery from infection, a government source said on Thursday.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting and is due to come into force on 15 October.The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting and is due to come into force on 15 October.
The move is aimed at persuading people to get inoculated and blunt contagion in one of the countries worst-hit by the virus.The move is aimed at persuading people to get inoculated and blunt contagion in one of the countries worst-hit by the virus.
Alberta’s premier has announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus, admitting the Canadian province was gripped by a “crisis of the unvaccinated”.Alberta’s premier has announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus, admitting the Canadian province was gripped by a “crisis of the unvaccinated”.
The new measures marked a major reversal from Jason Kenney’s hands-off approach to the pandemic previously, and come amid warnings from frontline medical workers that the province’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.The new measures marked a major reversal from Jason Kenney’s hands-off approach to the pandemic previously, and come amid warnings from frontline medical workers that the province’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.
Kenney admitted as much when he outlined the province’s new restrictions, telling the public that Alberta may run out of intensive-care beds and staff to care for ICU patients within 10 days.Kenney admitted as much when he outlined the province’s new restrictions, telling the public that Alberta may run out of intensive-care beds and staff to care for ICU patients within 10 days.
Alberta currently has the worst coronavirus outbreak in Canada.Alberta currently has the worst coronavirus outbreak in Canada.
Kenney, whose government consists of moderate and far-right conservatives, has previously resisted vaccine passport systems, citing privacy concerns. But on Wednesday evening, he admitted he had little choice.Kenney, whose government consists of moderate and far-right conservatives, has previously resisted vaccine passport systems, citing privacy concerns. But on Wednesday evening, he admitted he had little choice.
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Beginning late this month, Albertans must show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for restaurants, bars and indoor organized events. Businesses that choose not to ask for vaccination status will have a separate, more strict set of regulations they must follow. For example, if restaurants opt out of the vaccine passport system, they must close their indoor dining rooms and limit outdoor service to tables of six people, all of whom must be from the same household.Beginning late this month, Albertans must show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for restaurants, bars and indoor organized events. Businesses that choose not to ask for vaccination status will have a separate, more strict set of regulations they must follow. For example, if restaurants opt out of the vaccine passport system, they must close their indoor dining rooms and limit outdoor service to tables of six people, all of whom must be from the same household.
Kenney said:Kenney said:
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Following the decision by the US president, Joe Biden, to introduce a vaccine mandate for millions of workers, and the UK’s decision to row back on its push to require vaccine passports for nightclubs and other crowded events, where does the issue of insisting on vaccination stand globally?Following the decision by the US president, Joe Biden, to introduce a vaccine mandate for millions of workers, and the UK’s decision to row back on its push to require vaccine passports for nightclubs and other crowded events, where does the issue of insisting on vaccination stand globally?
My colleague Peter Beaumont has the answers:My colleague Peter Beaumont has the answers:
Italy reported 67 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections rose to 5,117 from 4,830.Italy reported 67 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections rose to 5,117 from 4,830.
Italy has registered 130,167 deaths linked to Covid-19 since its outbreak emerged in February last year, the second-highest toll in Europe after Britain and the eighth-highest in the world. The country has reported 4.62m cases to date.Italy has registered 130,167 deaths linked to Covid-19 since its outbreak emerged in February last year, the second-highest toll in Europe after Britain and the eighth-highest in the world. The country has reported 4.62m cases to date.
Patients in hospital with the virus – not including those in intensive care – stood at 4,018 on Thursday, down from 4,128 a day earlier.Patients in hospital with the virus – not including those in intensive care – stood at 4,018 on Thursday, down from 4,128 a day earlier.
There were 30 new admissions to intensive care units, down from 32 on Wednesday. The total number of intensive care patients fell to 531 from a previous 540.There were 30 new admissions to intensive care units, down from 32 on Wednesday. The total number of intensive care patients fell to 531 from a previous 540.
In the past day 306,267 tests for Covid-19 were carried out, compared with a previous 317,666, the health ministry said.In the past day 306,267 tests for Covid-19 were carried out, compared with a previous 317,666, the health ministry said.
Singapore’s health ministry reported 910 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, the highest since May last year.Singapore’s health ministry reported 910 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, the highest since May last year.
A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some measures has prompted Singapore to pause on further reopening.A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some measures has prompted Singapore to pause on further reopening.
More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus, Reuters reports.More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus, Reuters reports.
Alberta in Canada may run out of intensive-care beds and staff to care for ICU patients within 10 days, said the province’s premier, Jason Kenney, as he declared a state of public health emergency.Alberta in Canada may run out of intensive-care beds and staff to care for ICU patients within 10 days, said the province’s premier, Jason Kenney, as he declared a state of public health emergency.
To try to tackle the surge in cases, Alberta is introducing a number of restrictions including banning indoor private social gatherings for unvaccinated people over 12; limiting indoor gatherings for those who are vaccinated; requiring all staff and most students to wear masks in school and ordering people to work from home, the Globe and Mail reports.To try to tackle the surge in cases, Alberta is introducing a number of restrictions including banning indoor private social gatherings for unvaccinated people over 12; limiting indoor gatherings for those who are vaccinated; requiring all staff and most students to wear masks in school and ordering people to work from home, the Globe and Mail reports.
In a press conference, Kenney said the government made a mistake when it decided over the summer to treat Covid-19 as an “endemic” illness like the flu.In a press conference, Kenney said the government made a mistake when it decided over the summer to treat Covid-19 as an “endemic” illness like the flu.
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On Wednesday, my colleague Leyland Cecco reported on the situation in Alberta, which you can read here:On Wednesday, my colleague Leyland Cecco reported on the situation in Alberta, which you can read here:
An overhaul of the rules for international travel to England is expected to be announced on Friday, the PA Media agency understands.An overhaul of the rules for international travel to England is expected to be announced on Friday, the PA Media agency understands.
It has been reported that the green and amber lists will be merged to form one category of low-risk countries, while the number of destinations on the red list will be reduced.It has been reported that the green and amber lists will be merged to form one category of low-risk countries, while the number of destinations on the red list will be reduced.
There is also speculation that fully vaccinated arrivals will no longer need to take a pre-departure lateral flow test or a post-arrival PCR test. This would save travellers about £100 per trip.There is also speculation that fully vaccinated arrivals will no longer need to take a pre-departure lateral flow test or a post-arrival PCR test. This would save travellers about £100 per trip.
Currently, travellers who have not had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine must take one PCR test and are not required to self-isolate after arriving from a green list destination.Currently, travellers who have not had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine must take one PCR test and are not required to self-isolate after arriving from a green list destination.
According to reports, they could be required to quarantine at home and be required to take two tests when arriving from a low-risk location under the new system.According to reports, they could be required to quarantine at home and be required to take two tests when arriving from a low-risk location under the new system.
The changes would come into force ahead of the October half-term break.The changes would come into force ahead of the October half-term break.
The transport secretary Grant Shapps’ expected announcement on Friday will only apply to England, but recently the devolved administrations have implemented rule changes for travel announced in Westminster.The transport secretary Grant Shapps’ expected announcement on Friday will only apply to England, but recently the devolved administrations have implemented rule changes for travel announced in Westminster.
It is anticipated that people arriving from red list countries will continue to be required to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel, at a cost of £2,285 for solo travellers.It is anticipated that people arriving from red list countries will continue to be required to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel, at a cost of £2,285 for solo travellers.
There are currently 62 countries on that list, but this is expected to be reduced.There are currently 62 countries on that list, but this is expected to be reduced.
The travel sector has been desperate for the testing and quarantine rules for international travel to be relaxed. Heathrow said this week it had gone from being Europe’s busiest airport in 2019 to No 10 on the list, behind rivals in cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt.The travel sector has been desperate for the testing and quarantine rules for international travel to be relaxed. Heathrow said this week it had gone from being Europe’s busiest airport in 2019 to No 10 on the list, behind rivals in cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt.