Americans told 'Do not travel to IoM'

Tuesday, 3 August 2021 06:40

By Ariane Barua

The US government has placed the Isle of Man on a red list of travel destinations.

The United States is advising against travel to the Isle of Man because of rising coronavirus cases.

The island, along with Greece, Ireland, Iran has been placed on a red list of travel destinations.

It is the highest level of risk available and is reviewed every 28 days.

Federal Agency, the Centre for Disease Control and Protection says the island has "very high level of COVID-19" and even the fully vaccinated are at high risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 variants.

More information is available on the CDCP website:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-4/coronavirus-isle-of-man

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