Stay-at-home lockdown – and school closures – announced for Scotland for January

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the measures at the Scottish Parliament (Russell Cheyne/PA)

Most of Scotland will be placed in lockdown from Tuesday for the whole of January to tackle the rising spread of the new coronavirus strain, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

The First Minister said a legally-enforceable stay-at-home order will apply from Tuesday to areas currently under Level 4 – mainland Scotland and Skye -with exemptions in place for carers, essential shopping, unlimited outdoor exercise and being part of an extended household.