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Scots urged to do everything they can to protect their loved ones and the NHS as new Covid restrictions announced
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney arrive before she delivered a Covid-19 update statement in the main chamber at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
PEOPLE in Scotland were urged to do everything they can to protect their loved ones and the NHS today as new restrictions were announced in response to Covid-19’s omicron variant.
Speaking in Holyrood, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that socialising should be limited to three households before and after Christmas to help combat the rapid rise of the virus.
Ms Sturgeon also confirmed that allowing staff to work from home where possible will again become a legal duty on employers.
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