The traffic light system for international travel grades countries into three main categories of green, amber and red depending on their coronavirus infection rates, variants of concern, vaccine rates and the credibility of their data. Currently the four home nations have the same green list, which allows for quarantine-free travel, although England also operates a “green watchlist”, which indicates that the country could turn to amber or red at any time rather than at the three-week review point. The next update to the traffic light system is due on Thursday. SponsoredWhat are the rules for each level? UK travellers from green list countries must take a Covid test 72 hours or less before departure and pay for another test on day two after arrival.

Source: The Times August 03, 2021 16:30 UTC