New restrictions are being imposed from midnight in three ares of Scotland to control the spread of Coronavirus. The measures will affect nearly a million people. The first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the number of cases had been rising mainly ‘as a result of household gatherings’. People living in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire have been told they should not meet with people from other households indoors. If a close contact has tested positive for COVID-19, everyone in the household should self-isolate for 14 days. And only essential visits to carehomes and hospitals will be allowed. Huw Edwards introduces this report from Alexandra Mackenzie.
New coronavirus restrictions introduced in parts of Scotland – BBC News
