Question reference: S5W-31851
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 16 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 1 October 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether people who collect friends and family from the airport who are returning from a country not on the exemption list also need to self-isolate.
Answer
Individuals who collect friends and family from the airport are not required to self-isolate. This approach is in line with the guidance on how to self-isolate after international travel when there are others in the household. Individuals in a car should follow the appropriate advice such as sharing a vehicle with those from your household or extended household. When this is not possible and an individual shares a car with someone out with their household, they should sit as far apart as possible in the vehicle; maintain good ventilation; wear a face covering; and be aware of shared surfaces such as door handles. This guidance is subject to change and we encourage individuals to check the latest Scottish Government guidance regularly. As always, if an individual develops COVID-19 symptoms they should self-isolate and book a test immediately.