variant, which is responsible for a large number of infections in Scotland, has resulted in the Government extending online learning.
The move, which applies to all parts of Scotland, will be reviewed in mid January. In an emergency statement on December 21, the First Minister responded to rising covid cases by imposing a three week lockdown for mainland Scotland from Boxing Day.
Under the level four plan, pubs and restaurants closed, and non-essential travel out of affected local authority areas was banned.Another key part of the plan was to delay the return of classroom-based schooling for most pupils until January 18th at least.However, coronavirus case levels have continued to alarm the Government and further tightenings were announced.
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