link.The tighter restrictions come as numbers of positive cases in the region have rocketed in recent weeks, with NHS Lanarkshire announcing on Monday that hospitals in the area are operating at over 90 per cent capacity to treat COVID-19 patients.The concerns were raised after a leaked letter from the Scottish Government to COSLA, the council umbrella group, gave a clear indication on the thinking by ministers.Written by Kenneth Thomson, a senior civil servant, it stated: “Because of the severity of the impact of the measures in the highest level, Level 4, ministers will only consider using it if necessary.“The data currently indicates that level of concern for two areas: Level 4 is being considered for North and South Lanarkshire.
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