The service will initially focus on those who are vulnerable or isolated and don’t have a local support network, such as relatives or friends, who can help. This will include those who are self-isolating or have medical conditions, the over 70s, and single parents. … More WE’RE HERE TO HELP. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Businesses on our high streets are dealing with the reality, not the theory, of the crisis. They are saying to us that they need the support if they are going to be there at the end of the crisis. … More VIRUS: SHIELDING GRANTS FOR ONE PROPERTY ONLY
That statement made it clear that whenever a health or care worker on the front line feels that they should be wearing a mask, they should do so, as their professional judgment should be the guiding factor. … More PPE GUIDELINES CONFUSED, STATES TORY LEADER
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is using its artificial intelligence resources to improve understanding of the virus. … More HEALTH BOARD ASSISTS WITH VIRUS RESEARCH
Meanwhile, home care workers in Dumbarton and elsewhere are dying from having picked up the virus while having to keep up their hectic house calls schedule, which hardly gives them time to give clients a cup of tea. … More VIRUS: LOCAL MPs GIVEN £10,000 EXTRA IN EXPENSES
On the evening of Easter Sunday, Christians are invited to join in prayer at 7pm. We will be providing a prayer in both English and Gaelic which will be available from Friday evening on the Church of Scotland website. … More VIRUS: VIRTUAL RELIGION OVER EASTER WEEKEND
This week, Jackie Baillie also raised concerns over the growing number of care home patients who were dying as a result of the virus. She warned that these numbers would continue to grow if serious action wasn’t taken. … More VIRUS: MSP BAILLIE ON TRAGIC RISE IN DEATHS
The family of the first person from Dumbarton to die in the coronavirus pandemic have asked that we respect their privacy at this stressful time, and we are doing that. However, below, is the text of the homily given by Canon Gerry Conroy during the service at St Patrick’s Church on Wednesday morning to give … More VIRUS: HOMILY AT FUNERAL MASS FOR FIRST LOCAL PERSON TO DIE
Mr Rennie said: “People who are self-isolating or shielding others are running out of cash because they can’t get to the bank and some don’t have internet access. … More MUTUAL AID GROUPS SHOULD HAVE CARD READERS
people most at risk from COVID-19. More than that, local people are looking out for their neighbours and friends in different ways to help ensure that isolating doesn’t mean being isolated. This community spirit is something we should all be proud of in Argyll and Bute. … More VIRUS: ARGYLL AND BUTE LEADER UPBEAT ABOUT IT
