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James Delaney

Covid Scotland: Travel rule changes as new 'warning system' launched

Nicola Sturgeon has not ruled out the reimposition of travel restrictions in and out of Scotland in the event of a prominent new Covid variant amid the latest relaxation of measures.

Those arriving in the country from Friday, February 11 will no longer be required to take a lateral flow test providing they are fully vaccinated - in line with the other three UK governments.

In a speech on Tuesday, the First Minister called the lifting of the rules a “positive step,” but urged caution that any future strains of the virus were under constant review by experts over their impact on travel.

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