FULLY vaccinated travellers from the EU and UK will no longer have to quarantine when arriving in England, Tory ministers have decided.
The UK Government’s Covid Operations committee have confirmed the decision has been made, with more details to be published later today.
It is not yet clear whether the new rules will be brought in to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The travel industry has been keen for the Government to bring in the change to allow people to enjoy holidays or visit loved ones.
However, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is still urging citizens not to travel to the UK due to the prevalence of coronavirus. The border is currently closed to the UK.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We’re helping reunite people living in the US and European countries with their family and friends in the UK.
“From 2nd August at 4am people from these countries will be able to come to the England from an amber country without having to quarantine if they’re fully vaxxed.
“The changes will apply to fully vaxxed people with an FDA or EMA vaccine – they’ll still need to do the usual pre-departure test before arrival and take a PCR test on day 2 of returning to the England.
“We’re also able to confirm the restart of international cruises and flexible testing programmes to help key workers and drive our economic recovery.
“Whether you’re a family or a business, this is progress we can all enjoy.”
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