Quarantine rules lifted for those arriving in Scotland from Spain, Scottish Government confirms

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Luxembourg  has been taken off the list of countries exempt from quarantine, the Scottish Government said. It follows a similar decision about Spain on July 25.

coronavirus are being urged to take full advantage of the support available. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in people facing challenges around bills, rent and job security.

has warned against all but essential travel to Spain’s Balearic and Canary Islands, having already issued the same advice for the mainland.

@scotgov  is also reimposing 14 day quarantine for travellers returning from Spain. "This reinforces the point that these matters are subject to change at short notice and so my advice is to be cautious about non essential foreign travel."

to self-isolate at home upon their return from Spain should be compensated, Willie Rennie has said. The Scottish Lib Dem leader called on Holyrood ministers to offer support to holidaymakers who travelled to the popular destination under the impression they would not have to quarantine when they arrived home.

coronavirus cases.

reimpose quarantine restrictions on passengers arriving from Spain has been branded "shambolic" as opposition parties questioned the U-turn. It was announced on Saturday evening that thousands of Scots holidaymakers will have to self-isolate at home for two weeks when they return from the popular tourist destination due to rising virus infection rates in the country.