Double-jabbed US and EU travellers can avoid England quarantine, ministers decide

Loosening of international travel restrictions will let millions more people visit friends and family in England

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Double-vaccinated travellers from the US and most of Europe will have their jab status recognised, meaning they can avoid quarantine when arriving in England.

The Guardian revealed on Tuesday that the government was poised to announce a significant loosening of international travel restrictions to let millions more people visit friends and family in the country, as well as boost the struggling tourism and aviation sectors.