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Covid-19 - the coronavirus that’s claimed the lives of over 6,500 people worldwide – has made its way to Scotland, with the first case in the region confirmed on 1 March

Nicola Sturgeon said during a 2 March news conference that a "significant outbreak of coronavirus" is now likely after the first case was diagnosed in the country.

Dr Catherine Calderwood, the chief medical officer, added that there is good evidence that Scotland has been successful in containing the virus and she would not expect the peak of cases, where "large numbers" occur, for another 2-3 months.

One of the way in which the virus is being contained is through the cancellation of flights to and from areas most affected by the virus.

(Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

Here is everything you need to know about the status of flights in Scotland:

British Airways

“Please make sure your contact details are up to date in Manage My Booking so we can let you know directly if your flight is affected.

“Before you fly, please check the Foreign Office website for the latest travel restrictions.

“We fully understand that many of our customers want to change their travel plans given the evolving situation, so we have put a number of measures in place so that you can book with confidence with British Airways.

“To allow greater flexibility, we have removed the change fee on all new bookings made from Tuesday 3 March to Monday 31 March 2020.”

For more information on BA’s response to the coronavirus, click here

easyJet

Italian authorities have implemented strict travel restrictions for flights to, from and within Italy until 3rd April 2020. As a result of these extraordinary circumstances, we have cancelled a number of flights.

Some countries have now put additional restrictions in place, which may impact your travel.

For more information, click here

Ryanair

“Ryanair has been forced to cancel up to 25% of all Italian short haul flights for a three week period from the 17th March to 8th April, in response to the Covid19 virus.

“All impacted customers have been notified by email and SMS and given the option to request a refund, rebook or re-route their journey.”

For more information, click here

KLM

“Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we have been monitoring the situation minutely and are doing everything possible to assist you with your upcoming travel plans. Here, you’ll find the latest updates and rebooking options.

“Because we want you to book your next trip with minimum stress, we guarantee you can change your booking at no extra cost, regardless of the destination. If you change to a higher fare type, you will need to pay the fare difference.

“We strongly recommend reviewing the latest entry requirements of any destination you’re travelling to. For the latest advice, visit the IATA website.”

For more information, click here

Air France

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