The SCA notes the First Minister’s announcement and the new ‘Stay at home’ message taking effect on the 5th January. We are currently reviewing the details and will prepare revised SCA guidance shortly. In the meantime we highlight the following aspects of the ‘Stay at home guidance’ and encourage everyone to comply.
From Tuesday 5 January, mainland Scotland will move from Level 4 to a temporary Lockdown where by law you can leave your home (or garden) only if you have a reasonable excuse. Examples of reasonable excuses include: (copied from Scottish Government website)
In addition, (copied from Scottish Government website)
COVID protection level 3 will continue to apply to
These areas will continue to fall into the existing
SCA guidance for Level 3.