As The Local reported earlier in August, the coronavirus infection rate in the United States has now risen well above the threshold for removal from Europe’s travel ‘safe list’ and the figures have caused concern that Italy or the European Union may consider imposing new restrictions on US travelers.

The European Council regularly updates its ‘safe list’ of countries from which non-essential travel is allowed. If there are any changes to the safe list, these are “likely” to be announced next week according to the European Council.