Visiting restrictions for hospitals and care homes in Clydebank and Glasgow will remain in place over the Christmas and New Year period, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
For the general public, there will be UK-wide easing of restrictions on travel and gathering between December 23–27.
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However, in a joint-letter to NHS boards, the interim chief medical officer, chief nursing officer and national clinical director clarified this would not apply to hospitals over the Christmas period, given the increased vulnerability of hospital patients compared to the general population.
Christmas and New Year guidance has also been published for the adult care home sector, recommending that indoor visiting should continue to be supported where it is safe to do so.
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