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- MSPs Discuss New Five-Tier Lockdown Strategy
- FM to announce new levels for local areas on Thursday
- 25 Covid-19 deaths in Scotland reported on Tuesday
- 1,327 new cases of coronavirus reported
- Scots could be vaccinated at Christmas
Changes in hospitality in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to hospitality restrictions in the proposed tier system of local closings.
The Prime Minister told Holyrood that ministers plan to establish a group of experts to examine the reintroduction of low-level music at venues.
He also said that closing times for venues on Level 1 and Level 2 would be extended until 10.30 p.m. starting at 10 p.m., before adding that pubs and restaurants could remain open under a curfew on Level 3. but don’t serve alcohol.
FM at probable levels for each region of Scotland:
Nicola Sturgeon has said that the North and South Lanarkshire council areas are being considered for the highest level of restrictions under the proposed tier system.
The Prime Minister told Holyrood that the areas of the central belt covered by more stringent measures would likely move to Level 3, while the rest of the country would be Level 2.
He added that local authority areas, including the Highlands, Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles and Moray, were expected to enter Level 1, while Dundee could also enter Level 3.
Sturgeon: An expert advisory group will be established to explore the reintroduction of music in licensed venues.
Prime Minister on new levels of restrictions
These are tough sacrifices, but they will protect you and your loved ones, help protect the NHS, and save lives.
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North and South Lanarkshire can enter level 4
Sturgeon said the high infection and hospitalization rates in North and South Lanarkshire meant that the regions were being considered for Tier 4 of the new tier system. He added that new figures suggested that the spread of the virus could be under control in the areas and said it would be considered before making a final decision.
Sturgeon: The five-tier system goes into effect in Scotland from Monday
Look at Sturgeon in ‘zip code checker’
Sturgeon at level 1 – level 4
Sturgeon said Tiers 1, 2 and 3 of the five-tier system will resemble various restrictions that have been in place in Scotland since late summer.
He explained that level 4, the highest level, would involve measures that included the closure of non-essential stores. He added that Level 4 would only be imposed when absolutely necessary.
Scottish government to launch ‘postal code checker’
Sturgeon said a new zip code checker will allow Scots to confirm what restrictions their area has in the new five-tier system. He said the zip code checker will help clarify public health messages.
Sturgeon: asymptomatic tests will increase for the most vulnerable groups
Sturgeon: ‘Our position remains fragile’
The FM said that with winter approaching, Scotland is not yet in a stable position, despite some evidence that restrictions on domestic mixing appear to be slowing the spread of the virus.
Currently the MSPs have finalized a debate on a new internal investment plan.
