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There are nine cases of the new strain of coronavirus in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The First Minister has said that ‘there’s a case’ to tighten the restrictions in place over the festive period.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 16 December, 2020, 12:46
- The First Minister has said that ‘ there’s a case’ to tighten Christmas Covid rules.
- There are nine cases of the new strain of coronavirus in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- A study has found that people in deprived areas are more likely to die of Covid.
FM: Five day window over Christmas doesn’t mean people can do what they like. They must follow guidance.
Since the vaccination programme started up to Sunday night, 18,644 people have received the first dose of the vaccine.
Wales have changed their Christmas guidelines - lowering the number of households that can meet indoors from three to two.
FM: This Christmas can’t be normal, but we have every reason to hope that next year will be normal.
“This Christmas, the best thing we can all do is try to keep our loved ones as safe as possible.”
Christmas relaxation will go ahead but UK Government to issue stronger warnings
The planned Christmas relaxation of the coronavirus restrictions will go ahead but with stronger warnings issued.
FM: If necessary to meet other households, try to meet outdoors, if indoors, try to minimise households and people.
FM: Safest way to spend Christmas is to spend with your own household in your own home, and this is what is recommended.
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