UK scraps ‘traffic light system’ to simplify international travel
UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced that the current ‘traffic light system’ of red, amber and green countries will be scrapped to simplify international travel amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Under the government’s plans for overhauling international travel, there will simply be a red list from October 4 and all other countries will be considered “clear” for travel, Xinhua news agency reported.
“Today’s changes mean a simpler, more straightforward system. One with less testing and lower costs, allowing more people to travel, see loved ones or conduct business around the world while providing a boost for the travel industry,” the Transport Secretary said on Friday.
