Portugal could be added back onto the UK's quarantine list this week, due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
There were 21.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in Portugal in the seven days to August 30, up from 19.4 in the seven days to August 29.
The UK Government has said that 20 cases per 100,000 over seven days is the threshold, after which travel corridors are reassessed.
The rise comes just one week after Portugal was removed from the UK’s quarantine list, to the relief of business owners in Portuguese destinations like the Algarve, which are reliant on British holidaymakers.
Passengers arriving in the UK from Portugal no longer had to self-isolate from 4am on Saturday August 22, after a travel corridor was confirmed.
Scroll down for more updates – and the latest travel news from around the world.
04:05 PM
What did we learn today?
Cases in Portugal have surpassed the UK's quarantine threshold – so the country's 'air corridor' will likely be revoked this week
Argentina is 'teetering on the edge of the global top ten for coronavirus cases'
Auckland has emerged from its lockdown, with face-coverings mandatory throughout the city
Jersey could be your perfect late-summer getaway...
Greece is clamping down on island restrictions, since UK passengers tested positive after flying from Zante to Cardiff
We'll be back tomorrow, for another live blog.
03:42 PM
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Not a #cruise ship to be seen in Santorini. Never seen it like that before and hopefully will never again but selfishly we had a lovely day ashore without too many crowds courtesy of @VarietyCruises#Galileo. So yes there was one ship but so small you’d never know pic.twitter.com/9D4mHI1TCk
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03:22 PM
The latest figures from around Europe
Let's take a look at today's virus figures throughout Europe.
Firstly, Switzerland:
Meanwhile, in Sweden...
Cases are rising in France again
And in Spain, too
03:17 PM
Jamaica cases still rising, after country removed from UK 'travel corridor'
Following its removal from the UK’s ‘safe’ list last week, coronvirus cases in Jamaica have continued to rise.
On Saturday the Caribbean island reported 141 new infections, its highest ever recorded daily cases, followed by 102 on Sunday and one death. Total cases in Jamaica now stand at 2,357, with 21 deaths.
Once a hotspot for British tourists, Jamaica is now firmly on the quarantine list - Getty
The Jamaican government has attempted to curb the spread with a number of measures including overnight curfews between 9pm and 5am and closure of beaches.
02:49 PM
Should I visit Portugal? The latest advice as cases rise in the country
The UK Government has issued a travel corridor for Portugal but now cases are on the up – what does this mean for your holiday? See our full report.
Portugal received its UK travel corridor on 20 August – but, in all likelihood, it will soon be taken away - Getty
02:37 PM
Scottish Covid-19 cases hit three month high
A three-month high in coronavirus cases in Scotland is "undoubtedly a concern", Nicola Sturgeon has said.
The First Minister said she feels "a greater sense of anxiety today" than at any time "probably for the last couple of months".
In the last 24 hours, 160 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded, the highest total since May 16 and an increase on the 123 announced on Sunday. It brings the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 20,478.
With no deaths in almost a week of people who have been confirmed to have contracted the virus, the number of fatalities remains at 2,494.
The majority of new cases are in the central belt, with 69 in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area and 27 in Lanarkshire.
Speaking during the daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon said the "quite high" numbers of new cases were "partly a result of greater numbers of people being tested" and she stressed the proportion of people testing positive was still below 1 per cent.
01:55 PM
What's the situation in Portugal?
Travel experts have warned that Portugal may be removed from the UK's 'air corridors' list, after its number of coronavirus cases exceeded the government's threshold today.
To date, quarantine announcements have been made by Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, on Thursday evenings. However, with the government only granting quarantine-free travel to countries with fewer than 20 cases per 100,000 people, it looks likely that Portugal will be on the 'naughty step' once again this week.
01:34 PM
The thawing of relations between Israel and the UAE is "great news" for travellers
An Israeli airliner has just landed after making a historic first flight from Tel Aviv to the United Arab Emirates, emphasising new diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Rosemary Behan, Telegraph Travel's Middle East expert, explains why the 'thawing' of UAE-Israeli relations signals a bright future for travellers:
Soon, the UAE, a wonderful, open, advanced country in many ways and a world leader in the practice of cross-cultural co-existence, will enter the world of grown up tourism policy – and its citizens and others will be able to see Jerusalem, wander the streets of Jaffa and enjoy the beaches and restaurants and food.
They’ll meet Israeli Arabs and hear Arabic words in Hebrew conversations. They’ll see Israelis who look just like them and, like them, demand the best of everything. One assumes they will get to travel through the West Bank. For their part, Israelis will meet smart, sophisticated, educated Emiratis and immigration officials will become less hostile. And, after that, who knows. Perhaps Saudi Arabia, Sudan or even next-door Lebanon will be next.
The news will make spontaneous travel in the region far easier - Getty
"Argentina offers irrefutable evidence that long lockdowns spell disaster"
Though it was hailed as a model at the beginning of the pandemic, the world’s longest lockdown has not saved Argentina from coronavirus misery. Cases and daily deaths continue to skyrocket, says Telegraph Travel's Chris Moss, reporting from the country this afternoon.
In Buenos Aires, the 700 theatres, concert venues and cultural centres are all on hold - Getty
He explains how Argentina is "teetering on the edge of the global top ten for coronavirus cases" – and is one of only a handful of countries where the curve on almost all the statistical graphs is soaring.
The UK's first lido to be heated by geothermal energy opened to the public this weekend. The Jubilee Pool in Penzance, west Cornwall, uses underground heat to keep the sea water pool at 35C.
Engineers said the pool is the first lido in the UK to be geothermally heated, but admitted "the Romans beat us to it by 2000 years in Bath". The normal capacity of the pool will be 50 people, but under current rules the limit is just 15 people.
The Jubilee Pool is heated by an underground source - Getty Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the first access to the pool was limited to one local family - Getty
The heating works by extracting warm water from a geothermal well. The water is transferred to the pool, and the cooler water pumped back into the ground.
The pool may be forced to close over winter, due to Covid-19 distancing regulations - Getty
12:30 PM
Where can you travel now, without restriction?
Can't keep up with the government's quarantine hitlist? Here's where you can holiday freely – for now...
Denmark
Faroe Islands (Visitors required to take Covid-19 test at airport on arrival)
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Iceland (Open to tourists, but all arrivals must pay to be tested for coronavirus or self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Children born in 2005 or later are exempt)
Italy
Liechtenstein
Poland
Portugal (Those visiting the Azores and Madeira must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test, carried out no more than 72 hours before you arrive, or take a test on arrival and await the results within 12 hours at their accommodation)
Today, Auckland is emerging from its second lockdown, after local coronavirus restrictions were lifted once again.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ended the city's lockdown measures yesterday. They had been imposed earlier this month, after a spike in cases. However, face masks are now compulsory on public transport across the country.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern greets Auckland Mayor Phil Goff with an 'elbow bump', after announcing the city's second lockdown has ended - Getty Face coverings are now essential on public transport in New Zealand - Getty
Auckland is currently at alert level 2.5, while the rest of the country is at 2. Today, New Zealand reported nine new coronavirus cases, five of which were connected to Auckland.
11:33 AM
Lanzarote and Gran Canaria risk lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
The Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are in danger of new lockdown restrictions, as the islands see a rise of Covid-19 cases.
President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres has called in 100 soldiers to help police tackle what he has described as a "worrying" situation. The president said the so-called "hot zones" are the ones that exceed 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
He said: "It is clear that in Gran Canaria there are a dozen municipalities that exceed that record and it also occurs in two towns in Lanzarote."
The Canary Islands have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases - Alamy
11:09 AM
A postcard from Jersey, a Covid-safe haven for late-summer getaways
Picture-perfect sunsets and crowd-free coastlines make Jersey a staycation gem - Getty
The Channel Islands, where cases remain low, have provided a Covid-safe retreat for those looking to avoid the crowds this summer. After spending lockdown in London, Telegraph Travel's Antonia Windsor has escaped to Jersey – here, she shares what it's like...
10:47 AM
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Every morning, I escaped to Lake Constance to swim, which saved my sanity. Lunch – divine organic vegetarian food which is frankly ingenious as 800 calories seems abundant – is at midday. Then at 1 pm, the entire clinic goes to bed for a hot liver compress...
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09:54 AM
Covid-19 cases linked to returning holidaymakers has doubled, says Public Health Wales
The number of Covid-19 passenger infections on Tui flight 6215 has risen from seven to 16, Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced.
Dr Giri Shankar, PHW's Covid-19 Incident Director, said that officials initially identified seven people who had tested positive after travelling on the plane from Zante to Cardiff.
But the number of confirmed cases has risen to 16 – all of which are believed to have become infected in Zante.
Dr Shankar said that any passengers and crew on the three-and-a-half hour flight that had symptoms "should book a test without delay".
Cardiff Airport said it was collaborating closely with airlines to "facilitate passenger travel throughout this challenging time for the industry".
Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport's Interim Chief Executive, said: "Tui is taking every necessary measure following today's report.
"Cardiff Airport is closely following guidelines set out by Public Health Wales, FCO and UK Government and has already taken a number of measures to ensure the safety and security of our team and customers, which is our number one priority."
09:37 AM
A statement from Tui
Regarding the flight from Zante to Cardiff, after which passengers on board were advised to quarantine, a spokeswoman for Tui said:
"The health and safety of passengers is always our priority and we are concerned to hear of Mrs Whitfield's claims.
"Our crew are trained to the highest standards and in line with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidelines.
"Passengers are informed prior to travel and via PA announcements on the flight that they have to wear masks throughout and are not allowed to move around the cabin.
"Masks can only be removed when consuming food and drink. A full investigation is now under way as these concerns weren't reported during the flight or before today."
09:34 AM
Zante flight full of 'Covidiots' says passenger
A flight from the Greek island of Zante on which almost 200 passengers were told to self-isolate after coronavirus cases were confirmed, was "full of selfish 'covidiots' and an inept crew", one affected traveller has said.
Stephanie Whitfield, who was on the Tui flight to Cardiff, described how passengers were not wearing masks correctly and chose to "disregard the rules".
Speaking this morning, to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, she said: "Many passengers didn't seem to know how to wear the masks correctly or they seemed to just disregard the rules really.
200 passengers were told to quarantine after flying from Zante to Cardiff last week - Peter Byrne/PA
"Lots of the people were wearing the masks underneath their noses or even underneath their chins.
"They were taking the masks off to talk to friends and they were going up and down the aisles to talk to their friends without their masks on."
Asked about how the crew responded to the situation, Ms Whitfield said she noticed a crew member ask one woman to put her mask on.
"But the vast majority of people weren't being spoken to, and there was a chap sat next to me who had his mask around his chin for the full flight, and the stewardess was talking to him and she didn't say anything to him," she said.
Ms Whitfield also told the BBC: "The flight was full of selfish 'covidiots' and an inept crew who couldn't care less."
Commenting on whether she was surprised to hear about the cases following the flight, she said: "No, we weren't surprised at all."
09:00 AM
What it’s like to be on the Covid vaccine trial
Travel writer Lottie Gross is one of 12,000 people currently signed up to the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial. Usually, you'll find her penning holiday features and hotel reviews for Telegraph Travel, but here she shares what it's like to be on the front-line of vaccination trials in the UK:
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How many coronavirus cases does Greece currently have?
Since the pandemic began, Greece has reported a total of 10,134 coronavirus cases. Last week (22-28 August), it recorded 1,597 new positive tests of Covid-19. This was a small increase on the previous week’s figure of 1,553 (15-21 August).
However, when compared with last month’s figures, the increase is much starker. Between 27 July and 2 August, just 421 new positive tests were reported.
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