UK clears countries from travel Red List for high Covid risk countries

Britain on Thursday said it was removing the last seven countries on its travel "red list," meaning travelers vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to quarantine in a government-approved hotel after arriving in the UK.

The countries are Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. Once the change takes effect at 0400GMT on Monday, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer have to stay in a quarantine hotel for 11 nights at a cost of more than £2,000 ($3,833).

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the red category would remain "as a precautionary measure" in case it was needed later.

Full story at NZ Herald.