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Laura Ferguson

Cyprus and Lithuania latest countries added to Scotland's coronavirus quarantine travel list

Cyprus and Lithuania are the latest country to have coronavirus quarantine restrictions imposed for people travelling to Scotland.

From 4am on Sunday (November 1) travellers from either of these countries must self-isolate for 14 days.

The move by the Scottish Government is due to a significant rise in cases of coronavirus as well as an increase in the numbers of cases testing positive.

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf 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 Cyprus and Lithuania from the country exemptions list.

“Whether or not an overseas destination has been designated for quarantine restrictions, our message remains clear that people should think very hard before committing to non-essential foreign travel."

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