Nicola Sturgeon lockdown statement: Five key points for Ayrshire residents
dailyrecord.co.ukFirst Minister spoke on the National Day of Reflection that memorialised loved ones lost to COVID-19.The lockdown update is Ms Sturgeon's last scheduled weekly update before the Scottish Parliamentary elections on May 6.She said: "One of the cruellest aspects of this pandemic has undoubtedly been its impact on our ability to grieve."It is of course a natural human response when someone we love dies, to gather with others – to mourn their loss and to celebrate their life."The fact that this shared and important ritual has not been possible has – I know – been an additional source of grief for many, during this most difficult of years."So I hope that today’s day of reflection– and the memorials that communities will plan – will help."They are.
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