The Authorities has lifted its recommendation towards non-essential journey as a result of Covid-19 dangers to 32 international locations and territories. Bangladesh, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana and Malaysia are among the many places for which journey recommendation based mostly on has been relaxed, the Overseas, Commonwealth and Improvement Workplace (FCDO) stated.
The UK will cease advising Britons to keep away from all however important journey to non-red record international locations on Covid-19 grounds besides in “distinctive circumstances” similar to if the native healthcare system is overwhelmed, the FCDO added.
It will make it simpler for folks visiting these locations to safe journey insurance coverage and can permit tour operators to supply holidays to those international locations.
Earlier than Wednesday’s modifications, the FCDO suggested towards non-essential journey as a result of virus to 117 international locations and territories. Recommendation is predicted to be lifted for extra places within the coming days.
The FCDO stated the change in coverage follows the “improved public well being in lots of international locations” and the “decreased danger to British nationals” on account of the vaccine rollout.
