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  Feb 23, 2021  
     
 

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Scotland's routemap out of lockdown revealed

A major announcement this afternoon as Nicola Sturgeon revealed key dates when lockdown restrictions will begin to be lifted. 

  • All primary school children and some seniors are hoped to be able to go back to schools from March 15. 
  • And 5 April is when it is hoped the 'stay at home' rules will be lifted.
  • While it is thought Scotland will return to a regional levels system from the end of April

The First Minister also revealed when it is thought the reopening of retail will begin and the easing of restrictions on meeting people from other households. 

What do you think of the routemap? Find out the key details which were announced in our story here.

Remember, you can keep up with the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens on our LIVE blog

Thank you for reading and stay safe,

Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk

 
     
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