SCOTLAND LOCKDOWN FULL

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman says it was understandable that there was impatience regarding the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, adding that things would improve. 'It is no exaggeration to say that I am more concerned about the situation that we face now than I have been at any time since March,' said Sturgeon. She said the new variant, which is up to 70% more transmissible, was responsible for nearly half of the new cases in Scotland. 'As a result of this new variant, (the virus) has just learned to run much faster, and has most definitely picked up pace in the past couple of weeks,' Sturgeon told Scottish parliament. The measures will be in place for the rest of January. School closures have been extended until February except for children of essential workers and children in social care. Residents can only meet one person from another household. All residents will be required to stay home except for exercise and other essential reasons.

SCOTLAND LOCKDOWN FULL

Scotland will undergo a full lockdown beginning Tuesday.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a new lockdown on Monday in response to a highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus.

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