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Covid in Scotland: Curbs of six months 'more realistic position'



Scotland's health secretary has said reports tighter Covid restrictions in England could last six months are
"more realistic" than curbs lasting weeks.

Jeane Freeman also warned "difficult decisions" would need to be taken to combat the spread of coronavirus.

She said national restrictions may be necessary to prevent rising cases turning into hospital admissions.

Ms Freeman added family gatherings and parties remain the main catalyst for the spread of the virus.

And she told BBC Good Morning Scotland ministers "completely understand" the concerns of the hospitality
sector, amid speculation curfews may be introduced.

A report in The Times says Britain faces a further six months of "very difficult" lockdown restrictions.

Ms Freeman was asked specifically about such a timeframe - that would include Christmas and last until spring -
as opposed to one that would last three weeks.

She replied: "It is a more realistic position, but we have not yet made all of our decisions about the additional
measures that we put in place and how long we believe they will be there for."

Hancock: Follow Covid rules or they will get to

Later, the UK government's chief medical adviser is expected to warn Britain is at a "critical point" in
the coronavirus pandemic and "heading in the wrong direction".

Prof Chris Whitty believes the country is facing a "very challenging winter period" and will hold a televised
briefing at 11:00 BST.

On Sunday, 245 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Scotland, which amounts to 5.4% of those tested.

No new deaths were reported and there were 63 people in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19. Nine are
in intensive care.

By comparison, 350 new cases were reported in Scotland on Saturday - the highest daily increase since May.


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