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New coronavirus rules on people travelling into the UK from 4am on Tuesday

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All travellers arriving in England will be required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.

In a tweet, the Health Secretary said: "In light of the most recent data we are taking further action to slow the incursion of the Omicron variant." He also urged the public to get vaccinated, saying "vaccines remain our first line of defence".

Mr Javid said that Nigeria is also being added to the Government's travel red list amid concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant.

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