Dozens of destinations have been given the green light for travel from the UK as of today. Travel between the UK and various long-haul destinations such as Mexico and South Africa opened up from 4am on today.
A total of 47 countries have been removed from the red list, meaning arrivals from those locations will no longer need to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel.
Meanwhile, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has lifted its advice against non-essential travel to a further 42 countries and territories due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: UK faces an 'uncertain' winter with possible 'multi-strain flu' This follows the removal of travel advisories to 41 locations last week.
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