Government chiefs have tonight confirmed that Celtic are exempt from fresh Dubai quarantine rules.
Dubai has been added to Scotland’s travel quarantine list with travellers returning from the country told to self-isolate for 10 days. The rule comes into effect at 4am on Monday.
The rule will also apply retrospectively for passengers who have travelled to Scotland from Dubai since January 3.
They will have to self-isolate for 10 days dating from when they arrived back to Scotland.
Celtic returned to Scotland on Friday but the Scottish government have revealed that the Hoops will not have to quarantine due to their elite sport status.
The Hoops have recorded a positive test result since their return and a government statement said: “We are aware there has been a positive case of coronavirus within Celtic FC.
“Scottish Government clinicians and the GGC Health protection Team are in contact with Celtic providing advice on next steps.”
The Scottish Government said the Dubai quarantine change is due to a number of positive cases identified in passengers who have flown into Glasgow from Dubai since the new year.
It said the “preventative action” will help stem the rise in coronavirus cases.
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: “It is evident, both in Scotland and in countries across the world, that the virus continues to pose real risks to health and to life and we need to interrupt the rise in cases.
“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 made the decision 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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