Liberal Democrat councillor for Mannofield, Airyhall, Braeside, Broomhill, Garthdee, Kaimhill and Ruthrieston Learn more
by Ian Yuill on 12 March, 2020
Following the conclusion of the COBRA meeting this afternoon (Thursday 12th March), the First Minister has just informed a news conference and will soon tell Parliament the following:
After a spike in cases of COVID 19 across the UK, the 4 nations will now move to the ‘Delay phase’ of the public health response to the Pandemic. The key points and the requirements of this phase are as follows:
• From tomorrow if you have symptoms consistent with COVID19: Fever, shortness of breath and or a persistent cough you must self-isolate for 7 days.
• If a case is suspected it won’t be tested routinely. Testing will be conducted on a sample basis to gauge infection levels within communities.
• Schools will remain open for the time being. It is likely that they may need to close but when they do they may not re-open for several months.
• Planned overseas school trips will now not go ahead until further notice.
• Mass gatherings of over 500 people or more will be cancelled from Monday.
If you have concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are worried about symptoms, you must stay home and call your GP or NHS 24 (111) out of hours where you will receive help.
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