The new covid-19 strain found in the UK has forced the nation to restrict travel restrictions not only for its citizens but also for travellers across the globe. And now in the latest updates, Scotland has updated its travel rules for Dubai-ites. People travelling from Dubai to Scotland will now have to quarantine for 10-days on arrival. The update which comes into effect immediately was announced by the Scottish Government yesterday.
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The Update Comes Into Effect Immediately
According to the announcement, the new rules comes into play as several positive Covid-19 cases have been picked up in travellers arriving in Glasgow from Dubai since the start of the year. The announcement also states that this is a preventative measure to curb the significant rise in cases of covid-19. On this, the Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said,
“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 decided 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.”
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UK Updates Entry Requirements For Travellers Entering From England And Scotland
Well, not only this but, on Saturday, UK also updated its entry requirements for travellers entering from England and Scotland. The new update states that anyone entering by air, land or sea will need to present a negative PCR test. The test should be conducted 72 hours before arriving in the country, and people who fail to adhere by the norms will be liable to pay AED 2,496 fine.
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Dubai’s national carrier Emirates recently announced the suspension of all flights to Hong Kong until January 22. The move follows a directive from Hong Kong authorities. The Emirates website says customers holding tickets on flight EK384 with a final destination to Hong Kong, from 9 to 22 January 2021, will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin. Flight from Hong Kong to Dubai will continue as planned.