The Scottish Government has added the entire UAE to Scotland’s travel quarantine list on Monday, however, travelers coming from Dubai should self-isolate for 10 days after arrival in Scotland to lower the risk of Covid-19 spread, the Scottish Government has updated its recommendation, extending the rules to the whole of the UAE.
The decision has been made following after covid-19 risk assessment from the Joint Biosecurity Centre, as Transport Secretary Michael Matheson continues to induce Scots to keep away from the non-essential overseas travel.
The new guidelines come into effect from 4 am (Tuesday) morning, local time.
A Scottish Government statement issued tonight says: “Following the move to require travelers Dubai from to quarantine on arrival, Ministers have agreed on the basis of recommendation today from the Joint Biosecurity Centre to remove the United Arab Emirates in its entirety from the worldwide travel exemptions list.
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson commented: “It’s evident, both in Scotland and in nations across the world, that the virus continues to pose real risks to health and to life and we have to interrupt the rise in cases.
“Imposing quarantine necessities on those arriving within the UK is our first defense in managing the danger of imported instances from communities with excessive dangers of transmission. That’s the reason now we have made the choice to take away UAE from the nation exemptions checklist.
“The evidence from Test and Protect of cases originating from Dubai caused us real concern over the weekend, and we took focused emergency action to require travelers to isolate.
‘The Joint Biosecurity Centre has now completed an urgent risk assessment for the United Arab Emirates as an entire and based on this new evaluation we’re extending our restriction to remove UAE from the nation exemption list.
“Whether or not an abroad vacation spot has been designated for quarantine restrictions, our message stays clear that people shouldn’t currently be undertaking the non-essential foreign travel Individuals want to stay at home to help suppress the virus, shield our NHS and save lives.”
