Parts of northern England saw the reintroduction of some lockdown restrictions on Friday (31 July) after the number of infections rose sharply in recent days.
The Scottish government said the increase in Covid-19 cases in northern England means travel “should be avoided” between Scotland and Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire unless “absolutely essential”.
“Anyone currently in the affected areas does not need to return to Scotland early but should be extra vigilant in monitoring for symptoms,” added the Scottish government.
