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The United Kingdom removed most of the Latin American countries from its red list of dangerous destinations due to the covid pandemic.
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Now only seven countries, all from Latin America, remain on that list. Is about Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, which will still be subject to sanitary restrictions.
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Among the 47 countries and territories that will be freed from this restriction next Monday are all the rest of the region, from Chile to Mexico, passing through Brazil or Cuba.
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The British authorities announced in a statement that 47 countries in the world had left the new list, which will take effect on October 11.
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People fully vaccinated within the framework of a national program recognized by the United Kingdom who arrive from these origins will no longer have to present a negative Covid-19 test before boarding, or carry out two PCR tests after arrival in England.
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Venezuela is one of the seven countries that follows on the red list.
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Those who are not vaccinated or the program in their country has not been recognized by London, will continue to have to isolate themselves at home for 10 days and perform the two mandatory PCRs.
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Brits returning to England from destinations that have now been left out will no longer have to spend a quarantine in a hotel.
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“Sustained progress in vaccination both in the UK and around the world means that the government can confidently reduce the size of its red list to focus on countries that pose the highest risk,” the statement said.
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The new travel rules They will come into force on October 11, with the new red list.
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“We are making it easier for families to reunite with their loved ones by significantly reducing the number of destinations on the red list, thanks to increased vaccination efforts around the world,” said UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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