The UK’s red list countries will be cut from 54 to nine, Mr Johnson is due to announce in the coming days, according to the Sunday Telegraph. The paper brands it “holiday freedom”, with destinations including South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Cape Verde and Indonesia expected to be removed from the red list. The list requires travellers to quarantine in designated hotels. The changes will mean that fully-vaccinated people will be able to visit the destination without having to self-isolate on their return. A full announcement is expected on Thursday, the paper adds.