Travellers arriving in Scotland from Dubai must self-isolate

Dubai has been added to Scotland’s quarantine list with travellers returning from the emirate told to self-isolate for 10 days from 4am on Monday.

In addition, passengers who have travelled to Scotland from Dubai since January 3 now have to self-isolate for 10 days dating from when they arrived back in the country.

The Scottish Government said the change is due to a number of positive cases identified in passengers who have flown into Glasgow from Dubai since the new year.

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: “It is evident, both in Scotland and in countries across the world, that the virus continues to pose real risks to health and to life and we need to interrupt the rise in cases.

“Imposing quarantine requirements on those arriving in the UK is our first defence in managing the risk of imported cases from communities with high risks of transmission. That is why we have made the decision to remove Dubai from the country exemptions list.

“Whether or not an overseas destination has been designated for quarantine restrictions, our message remains clear that people should not currently be undertaking non-essential foreign travel. People need to stay at home to help suppress the virus, protect our NHS and save lives.”