Nicola Sturgeon has today hinted that some proposed changes could be made to lockdown restrictions next week, giving people more ability to meet others. In her address today, she started she is “hopeful relatively minor but important changes” can be considered for Scotland. Changes could be made to the rules around meeting people outdoors and […]
A mobile testing unit has been deployed to the Blantyre area in a bid to limit the number of cases and curb the spread of Covid-19 in this community. South Lanarkshire deployed the mobile testing unit earlier today, Friday 5th March 2021, locating it at Blantyre Leisure Centre. Testing is available to residents of Blantyre. It will […]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, today set out an update for Scotland including news on schools and for businesses. It is hoped this is the last lockdown with a clear end in sight. Education and Schools A phased return to school will continue. From 15th March 2021, remaining primary children will be going back to school, […]
UK Citizens aged 40-49 will be prioritised next for a Covid-19 vaccine, with scientific advisers saying the move will “provide the greatest benefit in the shortest time”. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) had considered whether groups such as teachers and police officers should be vaccinated next. However, it concluded that the most […]
The First Minister has at her address this afternoon, given an insight into possible easing of lockdown restrictions in March in Scotland. Should we abide by restrictions for February, there is a hint that restrictions could start to be gradually lifted in March. Some things will be necessary for some time yet, including maintaining social […]
The numbers of positive Covid19 cases in South Lanarkshire are falling, perhaps a sign that the current lockdown is having an effect. Public Health Scotland stated there were 808 new cases of the virus between Sunday, 10th January and Saturday 16th January 16 – down by almost a quarter on the previous week. The weekly […]
The Scottish Government has set out further tighter Covid restrictions in a statement today, Wednesday 13 January 2021. Taking effect from Saturday 16th January, six new rules are introduced designed to prevent the spread of covid. These are as follows: 1 – Limit availability and operation of click and collect. Only essential items will be […]
Scotland’s First Minister has issued a statement today indicating Covid measures in Scotland could potentially be about to get tougher. She said, “The rapid increase in Covid cases, driven by the new variant, is of very serious concern. The steep increases & severe NHS pressure being experienced in other parts of the UK is a […]