The big supermarket chains have all put special arrangements in place during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Aberdeen City Libraries have has an online presence for some time and these services have seen an increase in use during the lockdown. All you need to access these services is your library card.

The impact of the Coronavirus lockdown has caused real hardship for many people – and foodbanks are seeing new clients every day.

Shielding is a measure to protect people who are clinically at high risk from Coronavirus, by supporting them to self-isolate to minimise all interaction with others.

Around £220 million of further grants are being made available to support businesses in Scotland during the pandemic.

Even with the lockdown, it is important that we all try to keep fit. Taking appropriate exercise is good for our physical and mental health.

Scottish Water is urging people to be very careful about what they flush down toilets. In the final two weeks of March, Scottish Water’s sewer response teams cleared 1,343 blocked sewer pipes across the country.

I am pleased that Aberdeen City Council has announced it will restart collecting mixed recycling, food waste and garden waste from wheelie bins from Monday 6th April. This will though be on a reduced frequency.

There are several useful sources of local and national information and advice which can be of help during the Coronavirus (CORVID-19) pandemic.

I know many people are very concerned about the lockdown and restrictions that were announced on Monday, but it is the right course of action.