Professor Hugh Pennington, who led the UK through the e-coli epidemic, has suggested the Western Isles and Orkney could be test-beds for resuming economic activity. To a layman (a vital caveat), that sounds sensible.
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VIRUS: TEN DEATHS AND 367 MORE CASES CONFIRMED
Ms Freeman repeated all of the previous public health guidance, acknowledging that staying at home is “especially tough on sunny weekends” before adding that the restrictions “continue to be essential”.
VIRUS: SCHOOL DINNERS FREE DURING LOCKDOWN
The Scottish Government is working with a range of partners to support children and families and mitigate the impact of the outbreak and the necessary social distancing measures on education and other vital services to support health and wellbeing.
JAMIE JAUNCEY WRITES ABOUT INDEPENDENCE
Robert had first hand experience of what happened when powerful men placed themselves above the needs and wishes of their countries and countrymen. Arriving in Paraguay as a young man in 1872, he had witnessed the appalling effects of the War of the Triple Alliance, which had ended 18 months before.
VIRUS: 20 PATIENTS ARE BEING TREATED AT VALE
A snapshot survey from nursing union the RCN suggested almost half of nurses working in high risk areas who responded had been asked to reuse masks and gowns that are designed for single use.
VIRUS: FABULOUS ‘THANK EWE’ TO THE NHS HEROES
Sheep at Shemore Farm in Luss gathered in formation to spell out the letters ‘NHS’ in honour of those risking their lives for others during the coronavirus pandemic.