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UK's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Less than a week after Jamaica lifted its travel ban on the United Kingdom, Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised nationals against coming to Jamaica.
In the advisory, which was updated on Thursday, the FCDO suggested against all but necessary travel to the whole of Jamaica based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
In its travel advisory, the Office reminded Britons that it is illegal to travel abroad from the UK for holidays, adding that only essential travels could be allowed and people can only leave the UK if they have a reasonable excuse.
Jamaica lifted its travel ban on the UK on Saturday.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett had said it would enable the critical gateways of Heathrow and Gatwick airports to have transit for passengers who are fully compliant with health and safety protocols required for international travel.
UK 'green list'
UK's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Friday announced that twelve destinations have been put on a green travel list for people in England, meaning anyone returning will not need to quarantine from May 17.
A new traffic light system of rules means international travel will no longer be illegal.
Speaking at a Downing Street briefing, Mr. Shapps said the changes were a tentative first step to opening up travel. He said the green list would be reviewed every three weeks for expansion.
However, he said Britain would "not hesitate to act fast and withdraw green status" from countries on the list if there are concerns about an uptick in COVID-19 cases in those countries.
Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are among the countries on the green list.
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