MSP Urges Residents "Stay at Home to Stay Safe"

Stewart Stevenson MSP believes that “there is light at the end of the tunnel” as the coronavirus lockdown enters its fourth week.

Acknowledging the hardship caused by restrictions on people’s lives, the SNP politician said it was “challenging to adapt” but stressed it was of the utmost importance that we all stay at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of the virus.

The MSP reminded residents to self-isolate for fourteen days if anyone in their household was symptomatic and that means no one goes to the supermarket or for walks outside.

It comes as the number of NHS Grampian cases rises to 335.

Stewart Stevenson sees light at the end of the tunnel but for now it is essential that social distancing measures are observed.

Mr Stevenson, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast said:

“It has now been three weeks since the lockdown was announced, and I know it has been challenging to adapt, but the advice remains to stay at home to stay safe.

“The impact on families, livelihoods and schooling has been profoundly difficult, of that there is no doubt. There is a light at the end of the tunnel – of that, there is no doubt.

“But that light will be a lot brighter if we follow the rules right now and stay at home and that includes the advice if anyone is symptomatic in your house everyone should stay in for fourteen days.”

The MSP added:

“I am well aware of people’s concerns, as they are frequently raised with me as the local MSP. There are many things that are difficult, but can be fixed.

“The one thing we can’t do is turn back time to save lives, so it is absolutely essential that we continue to do everything possible to protect people by staying at home.”