Nearly 90 cruise ships are also being monitored over Covid-19 outbreaks by the US health agency, as Omicron-fuelled infections surge.
Elsewhere, the UK recorded its highest daily infection rate on Wednesday (29 December), amid a shortage of available tests. While Scots are being urged not to travel to England to celebrate the new year.
Away from the pandemic, evidence shows the gender pay gap is widening in the UK and Selfridges’ new owners are planning to open a luxury hotel at the brand’s London store.
Here are the headlines that travel woke up to on Thursday (30 December).
