A traffic light system showing the safest holiday destinations is set to be introduced so that families can book summer getaways – as ministers agree to open air corridors for dozens of countries. The partial dismantling of Priti Patel‘s quarantine scheme means UK holidaymakers will be able to return home without having to self-isolate for … Read more
Families can again book summer getaways after ministers agreed last night to open air corridors with dozens of countries. The partial dismantling of Priti Patel‘s quarantine scheme means UK holidaymakers will be able to return home without having to self-isolate for 14 days. The Foreign Office will also lift its advice against ‘all but essential … Read more
Sun-seekers will be able to travel to popular European destinations from July 4 if ministers agree ‘travel corridors’ to key countries today. The Government’s coronavirus committee, led by Michael Gove, will meet this afternoon to decide which countries will have the 14-day quarantine restrictions lifted. The list will reportedly include ‘the main Mediterranean destinations’, with … Read more
Boris Johnson has faced calls to open ‘air bridges’ to all of the EU at once because freedom of movement makes it impossible to stop tourists crossing borders. The British Prime Minister is due to give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. ‘Air bridges’ to … Read more
Boris Johnson will give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. Ministers will say Britons can visit any one of around ten countries without having to quarantine – reviving summer holidays after almost four months of travel restrictions. ‘Air bridges’ to France, Spain, Italy, Greece … Read more
Dozens of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean test positive for coronavirus after being brought to Sicily The 28 migrants are being held in quarantine on a ship off the coast of Sicily German NGO SeaWatch who rescue migrants have been testing refugees at sea Handful of positive cases have also been recorded among new arrivals … Read more
Could an old gout drug help treat coronavirus? Study suggests colchicine can fight inflammation and improve survival odds for COVID-19 patients by nearly 10-FOLD Researchers gave half a group of coronavirus patients colchicine, a drug commonly used to treat gout, and the other half a placebo Patients receiving colchicine had lower levels of proteins that are … Read more
Fewer than 10 countries will have an ‘air bridge’ to the UK and travelers arriving from elsewhere could have to pay for a COVID-19 test to avoid 14-day quarantine Officials are examining both the coronavirus risk and destination’s popularity At the moment, any traveller arriving in the UK must quarantine for 14 days ‘Air bridge’ … Read more
Turkey developed a plan to invade Greece during the height of the war in Syria, according to leaked documents. The documents also included plans to invade Armenia. The plans that were drawn up were named after an 11th century Turkish military commander, according to Nordic Monitor, who have seen the documents. The documents were reportedly part … Read more
Austria From June 16 Austria will end its quarantine requirements for visitors from more than 20 European countries but the UK is not included on this list. Sweden, Spain and Portgual are also not included. Belgium The government plan to reopen its borders to visitors from the EU, UK and Schengen members. Bars, restaurants and … Read more