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TRAVEL bosses have demanded that the Government expand the green list to include the Greek islands.
It came as Michael Gove confirmed Brits can hug again from next week as lockdown is eased.
It has emerged as the new UK hotspot for the strain, as infection rates double and surge testing begins.
Urgent measures to contain the variant are being out into place in the town with a ramped up vaccination campaign, as well as testing.
Speaking out on behalf of airlines, EasyJet Holidays boss Garry Wilson said that he was “disappointed” at the size of the government’s green list.
He said the Balearic, Canary and Greek islands fitted the Government’s Covid safety criteria and should be included.
Virgin Atlantic called the list “overly cautious” and urged that the US be added.
The list is to be reviewed in three weeks.
Meanwhile, Brits rushed to book foreign holidays on Friday with TUI having its “best day” in months.
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