• An announcement made by the UK Government on the 4th of January 2021 has advised that the whole of England moved to Tier 5 preventative measures with immediate effect from the 5th of January 2021. Due to this temporary measure, schools are now offering online lessons, to remain in place until further notice.
• England has restricted the entry of travelers who have been in various countries around the world. These restricted countries include Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• All passengers must present proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19. The required test cannot be older than 72 hours prior to entry. All travelers must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in England.
• Before traveling to the UK, you must complete the public health passenger locator form 48 hours before your arrival.
• Hygiene measures: all schools are subjected to follow a protocol on cleaning and disinfection which is in accordance with national laws and recommendations. Students have to maintain a distance of 2 metres in the class and school in general and they have to wash and disinfect their hands often and thoroughly; hand sanitizers are provided in all rooms and in the common areas. The use of masks is obligatory.
• Accommodation: shared rooms are not available at the moment due to the distancing rules, but single rooms are available in residences.
• The recommendation is to avoid public transport. If you do use public transport, it’s mandatory to wear a mask and you must stay 2 metres apart from other people.
• In public, people must stay 2 metres apart and it's mandatory to wear a mask. This is recommended by the World Health Organisation.
• Bars and restaurants are adhering to strict social distancing regulation, regular disinfection, and cleaning protocols, and they are only allowed to service in a reduced percentage of their capacity.

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