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Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“It is important that we continue to provide quality learning and education for all our children and young people without widespread disruption to their learning, but it is vital that we do this within appropriate environments and with hygiene and physical distancing guidance in place to reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus.“The change in guidance from the Scottish Government will make care and support for our children

East Kilbride and Strathaven have been ordered to close for the entire length of January as part of new coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Nicola Sturgeon announced the strict rules for mainland Scotland in an address to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday.

THOUSANDS of Scots have signed a petition urging the government to keep gyms open in tier 4 to help benefit the mental health of the country.Under proposed restrictions north and south of the border, the facilities in Monklands will be shut as Scotland and the UK try to battle the spread of a new strain of coronavirus.But a petition sent to Westminster urging MPs to change their minds has been gained 619,725 signatures – around 25,000 of those coming from Scotland.Last month the Tories backed

Perth and Kinross remains in lockdown.

Covid-19. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday said the rapid spread of the new strain had forced her to take serious and immediate action as Scotland faced an "extremely serious" situation.

Covid-19 pandemic.Cases have soared in the wake of Christmas and New Year celebrations.The worrying stats called re-opening schools as planned into question.Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce new lockdown ­measures on Monday.On her agenda is a potential plan to shut schools for the next month.Schools in Scotland are due to return full-time on January 18 – but a rise in infections has prompted plans for a longer school shutdown.While some Scots think keeping kids in the classroom is all wrong,

Read More About: This includes infection prevention and control practices, people’s health and wellbeing, and staffing arrangements.In a report sent to the Scottish Government this week, the Care Inspectorate stated: “We had serious concerns in relation to the cleanliness of the environment and the equipment used by residents.“While staff were knowledgeable and informed about Covid-19 current guidelines, they did not always follow the guidelines for hand hygiene and use of PPE.“Improvement was

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Covid-19 and stay at home on Hogmanay. Pals are being warned not to mix with other households indoors and stay away from parties.UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said people "cannot let up" now in the fight against the virus as the health service struggles with rising cases.He said: "With our NHS under pressure we must all take personal responsibility this New Year's Eve and stay at home."I know how much we have all sacrificed this year and we cannot let up.

Police have warned they will use their powers to break up Hogmanay parties. Cops are urging Scots to "do the right thing" this New Year's Eve and stay at home to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Cops are appealing for witnesses to a suspected murder-suicide after a gifted teenager and his father were found dead at their Scots home at Christmas. We revealed today that Antoni Thomas, 16, and Seweryn Thomas, 40, were found dead at their home in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, last week.

link.“Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage with the public, explain the legislation and guidance, and encourage compliance, but we will not hesitate to continue to use our enforcement powers as a last resort."Please follow the Scottish Government's advice, which is to celebrate Hogmanay and the New Year with your own household only, in your own home."

First Minister made the warning after the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland since the beginning of the pandemic passed 120,000 this week.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine We were looking forward to seeing one of Britain's Got Talent's most famous winners, Susan Boyle, return to the show for the Christmas special, however, the star is sadly no longer able to appear due to COVID-19 restrictions.  MORE: David Walliams' ex-wife shares incredibly rare photo of their son, AlfredSusan's representative told Metro: "Susan, unfortunately, couldn't appear on Britain's Got Talent as her area in Scotland was in a Tier 4 category at the

coronavirus spreading. Under Tier 4  restrictions, non-essential businesses will be forced to close, including clothes shops, gyms, hairdressers and restaurants.

Motherwell but came from behind to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership to 16 points. The visitors took a shock lead after just six minutes through Callum Lang before retreating to the bunkers and frustrating the league leaders.