Covid news UK: Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi thanks public for UK roll-out as US, Malta, Croatia tipped for green list

Nadhim Zahawi will give a press conference at 5pm today to update Brits on the jab rollout that will help secure Freedom Day next month

The vaccines minister will address how the Government is working to increase vaccine uptake across the country at tonight’s Downing Street briefing.

So far 31 million Britons have been fully vaccinated while more than 43 million people in the UK have received at least one dose of a Covid jab.

And Brits will find out crucial updates to the green and amber travel lists on THURSDAY – and quarantine-free holidays to Spain, Greece and Italy could be back on.

Pressure is mounting on the government to ease strict Covid travel curbs as soon as possible and give a huge boost to hopes for much-needed summer breaks in the sun.

Ministers will also decide if any new countries should be added to the short list of destinations where unrestricted holidays are currently allowed. And it’s been reported scientists have already told ministers that the Balearic Islands are now safe to be moved onto the green list.

Malta is also being tipped to be given key green status, reports the Mail.

Read our coronavirus live blog below for the latest news and updates…