More positively, nearly 80 countries are reportedly being assessed for potential promotion to the quarantine-free green list next month, although many are not expected to “make the cut”.
The UK is considering relaxing Covid restrictions for visitors travelling from the EU and US, although the decision is said to be “finely balanced”.
Here are the key headlines concerning travel making the national press on Tuesday (27 July).
Ministers urge caution as Covid cases plunge again