10 southern African countries have been added to the UK’s travel red list, because of fears about Omicron.
These countries are:
- South Africa
- Namibia
- Zimbabwe
- Botswana
- Lesotho
- Eswatini Angola
- Namibia
- Mozambique
- Zambia
The only people allowed to enter the UK from these countries are UK or Irish nations, or UK residents.
They will have to pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked government-approved hotel for 10 days.
For more information visit www.gov.uk/guidance/red-list-of-countries-and-territories