Since international travel was permitted again earlier in summer, for the most part, the UK has been following a blanket approach to travel rules. But in recent days both Scotland and Wales have imposed restrictions on travel to certain countries following outbreaks of COVID-19 across the continent.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday there would be no change to the travel corridor list, despite predictions both Greece and Portugal would be declared no-go zones.
Mr Shapps said: “We continue to keep the travel corridor list under constant review and won’t hesitate to remove countries if needed.
“However, there are no English additions or removals today.
“Nonetheless, holidaymakers are reminded – 14-day quarantine countries can and do change at very short notice.”
A seven-day rate of 20 per 100,000 is the threshold above which the UK Government generally considers triggering quarantine conditions.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has previously said no worker following quarantine guidance should be penalised by employers, including by being put on to sick pay.
He said if someone is following the law in relation to quarantine and self-isolating, “they can’t have penalties taken against them”.
Mr Raab said: “The Government is urging employers to be understanding of those returning from these destinations who now will need to self-isolate.”