Portugal has the dubious honour of being the only European destination on the UK government’s “red list” of 33 high-risk countries.
Along with the continent of South America and many African countries, Portugal has been branded risky enough to trigger a ban of all direct flights.
UK residents are allowed to return from there indirectly but, from 15 February, must spend 10 days in a designated quarantine hotel upon arrival – at a personal cost of up to £1,750 per traveller.
But why did Portugal get put on the list? Here’s what we know so far.
Are coronavirus cases higher in Portugal than elsewhere in Europe?
Yes. According to stats shared by travel consultant Paul Charles on 4 February, Portugal was top of the leaderboard…