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Scotland Prepares for Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions

by | Wed, Nov 18 2020

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Scotland’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions are to be introduced in 11 council areas including Glasgow on Friday.

The Level 4 rules will see the closure of non-essential shops, hotels, restaurants, and gyms.

The new rules will affect about 2.3 million people living across west and central Scotland, and will remain in place until December 11.

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says they need to act now, with hospitals and staff under “already severe” pressure.

“The level four is intended to be short and sharp, and in this situation it is specifically intended to have an impact in advance of Christmas and the most challenging winter period,” she says.

It comes as UK Government is considering a longer coronavirus lockdown in England to control a surge in cases.

Current restrictions were due to be lifted on December 2 but authorities are not ruling out an extension.