1. Just chaired @scotgov Resilience meeting attended by @NHSGGC @GlasgowCC @EastRenCouncil @WDCouncil. Given concern in these 3 council areas about rapidly rising #COVID cases - and on clinical advice - new restrictions will apply from midnight tonight..../
2. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire Councils should not visit other people’s houses (wherever they are). Exceptions are emergencies, caring for vulnerable people or people in ‘extended households’.../
3. In these 3 areas, if someone in a household is identified as a close contact of a positive case, the whole household of the contact will be asked to isolate for 14 days. Councils will make arrangements for essential welfare support..../
4. Indoor visits to hospitals and care homes in these areas will be limited to essential visitors only. Outdoor visits to care homes can continue.../
5. We expect restrictions to be in place for 2 wks - but we will review them after 1 wk. I know how difficult this will be - I am a Glasgow resident so these rules apply to me too - but they are essential to, I hope, nip this in bud and avoid tougher restrictions.../
6. Please - in every part of Scotland - stick to the #FACTS rules. That is vital to keep this virus under control.
