Scientists warn of risks in easing UK controls for vaccinated arrivals

Edinburgh epidemiologist concerned about spread of ‘escape mutants’ that may defy vaccines

Scientists have said that the lifting of restrictions for fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK from the EU and US, which begins from Monday, is not without risk.

From 4am on Monday, those who have been fully vaccinated in the US and Europe will be treated the same as British residents, meaning arrivals from amber list countries will not have to quarantine when entering England, or test on day eight after arrival.

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