Fifers urged 'don't look for loopholes' to get round tough lockdown measures

David Torrance said everyone has to play their part in bringing the pandemic back under control.

A legally enforced ‘stay at home’ rule came into effect at midnight as the Scottish Government bids to battle a spike on positive cases.

Mr Torrance said: “I know how difficult this further lockdown will be for everyone - but it is absolutely necessary to bring this killer virus under control.

“If the country does not act now then we risk the NHS being overwhelmed and even more people will die because of this virus. This is not a theoretic risk – it is the desperate reality Scotland faces now and over the coming weeks.”

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And he urged Fifers: “Do not look for loopholes. Please stay at home and don’t go out unless it is entirely necessary.

“Do not travel beyond your local area if you are going out to exercise. If your usual exercise spot is busy, don’t add to the crowd. Try somewhere else close by where you are not giving the virus more opportunities to spread.”

He said the roll out of a second vaccine brought renewed hope, but stressed: “We must re-double our vigilance and stick even more tightly to these toughened new rules. I

know these sacrifices are very difficult but they will not be in place for a moment longer than absolutely necessary.

“But, unfortunately, they are currently more vital than ever.

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