US government tells individuals to avoid travel to the UK as Covid cases rise

The CDC and the State Department on Monday said to avoid travel to the UK as the delta variant of Covid-19 continues to spread. The warnings are “Level 4,” the CDC and State Department’s highest. While not binding, they come after airline executives and other members of the travel industry have pressed the Biden administration to loosen existing Covid travel restrictions that have devastated demand for international bookings. The United States has had an entry ban in place for non-US citizens from the EU, UK and other countries for much of the coronavirus pandemic, though several European nations have recently opened their doors to international visitors. Canada, however, said Monday it will allow fully vaccinated US citizens into the country for nonessential travel starting Aug. 9. The CDC said if individuals must travel to the UK, they should be fully vaccinated against Covid. Meanwhile, England lifted remaining Covid-19 restrictions on Monday, allowing for indoor gatherings and the reopening of nightclubs.<br/>