People in West Yorkshire coronavirus hotspots Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford warned against travel to Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said people living in Scotland who are visiting the parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire where people have been banned from meeting each other indoors do not have to cut short their visit but must adhere to the rules and "be extra vigilant when you come home, especially for symptoms".

Speaking at a Scottish Government coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon said people returning to Scotland from areas in northern England under stricter lockdown measures should minimise contact with people outside their own household for 14 days from their return.

She said they should also minimise contact with hospitality businesses such as pubs and restaurants.

People living in areas subject to tighter lockdown restrictions, including Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees, are advised against travel into Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon said the advice against travel to the affected areas was taken following a call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is to "ensure we don't add to their challenge and also minimise risks of onward transmission here".

She added that the decision was not taken "lightly" and said: "The connections between Scotland and the north of England are very strong, they are very important and they are highly valued by people on both sides of the border."

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