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First Minister Announces Mandatory Stay At Home Order

SCOTLAND

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a legally-mandated stay at home order will come into force in Scotland at midnight tonight to deal with rising coronavirus cases.

  • Sturgeon stated the lockdown will be similar to that imposed UK-wide in March 2020.
  • The impact on the Scottish economy is likely to prove severe, and given the nature of the devolved powers in the UK, it is the gov't in Westminster that will be pressed to offer additional economic support to Scottish businesses and individuals.
  • UK PM Boris Johnson has given significant hints that a similar policy could come into force in England in the near future due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations.

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