CLYDEBANK’S MSP has urged residents to ensure they assist in the battle against the coronavirus.

MSP Gil Paterson has urged constituents to adhere to social distancing rules or risk spreading the coronavirus to loved ones.

Closures to schools, pubs, cafes, clubs, restaurants and more were backed by the MSP, who says life will be “turned upside down” for all Scots throughout the struggle against the Covid-19 virus.

Mr Paterson said: “This is a dark time for Scotland and the rest of the world. As the First Minister said, life should not feel normal right now, and we will need to drastically change the way we live if we wish to minimise deaths.

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“I urge constituents of mine to take the social distancing rules very seriously, as they are key to defeating this pandemic, and require us all working together.

“As we move on, I also plead to constituents of mine to be considerate when shopping at the supermarkets. We need to ensure everyone has access to food and resources through the coming months.

“Please be safe and think of others, whether that is through social distance, shopping or changing habits to battle the spread of the virus.”