winter period, there would be a consideration it to be using covid passes to access care homes and hospitals were the most vulnerable in society may be meeting those outside, but that is only of the situation deteriorates. he has also added that covid passes are not long—term, only as the pandemic is in its worst stages. long-term, only as the pandemic is in its worst stages.— in its worst stages. tomos, thank ou. travel has opened up today between the uk and dozens of long—haul destinations, including mexico and south africa. 47 countries were removed from the red list at 4.00 this morning, meaning people arriving from those locations no longer need to spend 11 nights of quarantine in a hotel. fully vaccinated people in sydney have been able to go to cafes, restaurants, hairdressers and gyms for the first time today after nearly four months of lockdown. restrictions were eased after the state of new south wales reached a 70% double dose vaccination target for over 16s. shaimaa khalil reports from sydney.