UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he’ll be waiving quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from Europe and US
The UK has announced it will be reopening its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from the US and Europe. The Department of Health released a statement saying the move comes as the “latest step towards reopening international travel”.
“Passengers fully vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the EMA and FDA in Europe and the USA will be able to travel to England from amber countries without having to quarantine on arrival from 4am 2 August”.
“We’ve taken great strides on our journey to reopen international travel and today is another important step forward.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
“This is progress we can all enjoy”
“Thanks to our world-leading domestic vaccination programme, we’re able to look to the future and start to rebuild key transatlantic routes with the US while further cementing ties with our European neighbours,” Transport Secretary Grant Schapps said.
These latest changes will boost economy and also promote mobility between the countries.
“By reopening quarantine-free travel for travellers who have been fully vaccinated in European countries and the USA, we’re taking another step on the road to normality,” Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said.
Who will the new rules include?
Fully vaccinated travellers from ‘amber’ countries in the US and Europe are included in the new rules. The UK still requires that they complete a pre-departure test before arrival into England, alongside a PCR test on or before day 2 after arrival.
You can read more about the UK’s COVID-19 response here.
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