Three million people in Scotland, the majority of the adult population, will have received their first dose of the vaccine by early May, the First Minister told MSPs.
“That means that in around three months’ time, around three million people in total will have received at least the first dose of the vaccine – this is, of course, the majority of the adult population and includes everyone over the age of 50, and many younger people with an underlying health condition,” she said.
“The rest of the adult population will follow after that just as quickly as supplies allow.”
New guidance for those shielding has also been introduced. If you are shielding but cannot work from home, do not go to work – the Chief Medicial Officer will write to all that this applies to which will act as a doctors note.
Schools are to shut until Feb 1, with online lessons currently taking place.
Can I travel to Scotland?
Under the current lockdown rules in England, travelling outside of the country will not be allowed until at least mid-February.
Under Scottish regulations, you must not travel…
