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Emergency help for those worse affected by coronavirus
Key support services get £8 million boost.
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Supporting people affected by alcohol and drug use
Addressing the impact of COVID-19.
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Protecting our frontline staff
Updated PPE guidance issued for health and social care workers.
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Ensuring continuity of justice during COVID-19
Emergency powers for release a ‘last resort’.
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MSPs support Emergency Coronavirus Bill
New legislation will protect people, public services and the economy.
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Protection for health and social care staff
Improved distribution system for vital equipment.
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COVID-19 testing to get key workers back to work
Household members with symptoms to be tested.
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Emergency coronavirus powers
UK Coronavirus Bill supported by MSPs.
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Campsites and caravan parks to close
Visitors staying on leisure sites asked to return home.
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Effective ‘lockdown’ to be introduced
Ban on public gatherings of more than two.