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Portugal green list status in doubt as travel awaits govt update

Government
James Chapple
3 June 2021

No countries will be added to the UK government’s green list on Thursday (3 June), it has been widely reported by the national press, while Portugal is expected to be moved from the green list to the amber list.

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According to the BBC, the list of 12 countries and territories – from which arrivals into the UK don’t have to self-isolate for 10 days – will won’t be expanded at its first three-weekly review on Thursday.

The list currently features Portugal, Gibraltar, Iceland and Israel, although Portugal is the only truly recognisable and viable destination at this time.

However, both the BBC and Sky News report Portugal will be moved from the green list to the amber list.

The BBC reports it is possible some countries or territories could be removed from the green list on Thursday, and that it is more likely more countries will be added to the red list.