Nicola Sturgeon has said that people should not to travel to or from England at all, except for essential purposes.
Following speculation that Boris Johnson may call a nationwide lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon addressed travel between countries in the UK in a series of tweets this afternoon.
The First Minister stated that the "prevalence of the virus is currently lower in Scotland than in other parts of the UK" and credited the restrictions put in place since the end of September for the slowing of the spread.
She added in follow-up tweets: "We will base decisions on circumstances here - though what happens just across our border is clearly not irrelevant to our considerations.
"In coming days the Scottish Government will consider data on the spread of the virus, as we always do, and take account of any developments in England.
"Amongst other factors, this consideration will have to include whether any financial support will be available now as a result of steps in England, which would not be guaranteed to Scotland later.
"Most importantly, we urge everyone to comply with current restrictions, including on travel. People should not travel to or from level 3 areas in Scotland and for now, we are asking people not to travel to or from England at all, except for essential purposes."
Boris Johnson is set to make a press announcement at 4pm this afternoon (Saturday 31 October).
