Key points from the First Minister’s announcement re the lockdown which started yesterday are as follows:
- By law, everyone must stay at home as much as possible.
- You can leave your home only if you have a reasonable excuse to or if it is for an essential purpose.
- There is no limit on how many times you can leave home to exercise.
- Adults can only meet one other person from another household outside.
- Everyone must work from home where possible.
- Those who were previously shielding are being advised not to go in to work.
- More non-essential shops including showrooms must shut.
There are three new messages from Scottish Borders regarding the new lockdown. Click on the links, and the PDF documents will either appear in a new tab or in your Downloads folder
Covid-19 – Shielding – Lockdown CMO letter for children FINAL 5 Jan 2021
Covid-19 – Shielding – Lockdown fit note for adults FINAL 5 January 2021
Covid-19-Shielding- LA Engagement- Lockdown Level 4 – QA Jan 2021