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Ross Millen

16 'green' list countries including Croatia, Barbados and Madeira at risk of moving to 'amber'

The government is set to announce the latest changes to the traffic light system for international travel this week which will see changes to green, amber and red lists.

The system categorise countries depending on how safe they are to travel to and from amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Up to 16 countries are on the 'green' watchlist which means they're at risk of moving to amber, and those include Croatia, Barbados and Madeira.

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There are currently 36 countries on the green list, although a number of them don't allow British travellers to enter at the moment.

What are the 16 countries at risk?

The 16 countries listed below are all at risk of being moved from the green watchlist to the amber list.

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Barbados
  • Bermuda
  • British Antarctic Territory
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Cayman Islands
  • Croatia
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Israel
  • Madeira
  • Montserrat
  • Pitcairn Islands
  • Taiwan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands

When will the lists be updated?

The reviews to the travel system typically take place every three weeks, with the last update made on Thursday, August 5.

The last two announcements have broken with the routine of changes being unveiled on Thursdays.

Therefore, the next announcement, which will be made shortly before pupils return to schools, is likely to come on either Wednesday, August 25 or Thursday, August 26.

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