The British government has announced that it will allow travel abroad, including tourism purposes, which has been restricted so far, from the middle of this month, saying that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is decreasing.
However, based on the infection situation in each country, many countries including Japan should not be traveled for tourism purposes.
In England, including London, England, travel abroad is restricted due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and it is prohibited from January onward unless there is a reasonable reason such as work or medical treatment. ..
Regarding this, the British government announced on the 7th that vaccination is progressing and the number of infected people is decreasing, and that the restrictions will be reviewed and that travel abroad including tourism purposes will be permitted from 17th this month.
However, the destinations are divided into three stages, "green", "yellow", and "red" based on the infection situation of each country, and "green" that can be freely traveled is limited to 12 countries and regions such as Israel and Australia, while Japan. Many countries, including "Yellow", classify countries with serious spread of infection as "Red", such as India, and urge them not to continue traveling for tourism purposes.
At a press conference, Transport Minister Chaps said, "It's a pity that popular tourist destinations such as France and Spain are not'green', but we have to be careful when resuming travel. It is confirmed that the destination is safe. I need it, "he said, asking for his understanding.
The British government plans to review the grouping of destinations every three weeks.