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Nicola Sturgeon warned against traveling at Covid hotspots after concerns about infections rose among coaches.
The Prime Minister urged caution, especially in central Scotland, with holiday schools and breaks planned during the two-week blackout across the country.
The warning also follows a rush from restricted areas like Glasgow and Edinburgh to neighboring regions to take advantage of alcohol sales in pubs.
There is no law prohibiting travel and Scots are not ordered to cancel holiday plans.
In his daily briefing, Sturgeon thanks the Scots for sticking to the tough new rules on social gatherings, but urged: “Don’t think it’s safe to take shortcuts.”
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Another 961 new infections, but no deaths, were recorded in the past 24 hours, the Scottish government confirmed.
It comes after two days of pub and restaurant closures in central Scotland and restrictions on indoor hospitality in the rest of the country.
The Record revealed how thirsty Scots were happy to travel the short distance from the Glasgow lockdown to places like Helensburgh for a pint.
Sturgeon used his first statement since the new rules to urge people to stay in the areas, also raising concerns about unnecessary travel on public transportation.
“We do not insist that people cancel their October holiday plans, but more generally ask that they avoid unnecessary travel to different parts of Scotland or the UK,” the Prime Minister said.
“On top of that, and this applies to people all over Scotland, when traveling, be very careful, be especially cautious, if you are traveling, whether in Scotland or the rest of the UK, to places that are seeing high rates of infection.
“We have seen several Covid cases in recent weeks through our Test and Protect system that have been associated with travel, often coach travel, to other parts of the UK.
“That underscores how important it is to be careful. Make sure you are wearing facial cutlery, observing physical distancing and taking all other precautionary measures.”
When asked for the details of the coaches’ links, Sturgeon said it is difficult to get a detailed picture, but that it is an “emerging issue.”
Medical director Gregor Smith said the advice extends to travel to other restricted regions, including the north of England.
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