Coronavirus (COVID-19): review of physical distancing in Scotland - June 2021

Sets out the outcome of a review of physical distancing in public places, taking account of the science, and the current and projected state of the epidemic in Scotland in light of our vaccine roll-out and the ‘four harms’ of the virus.


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20. Data are correct as of June 2021

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22. YouGov, 11-12 May 2021, n=130-320

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25. Data are correct as of June 2021

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Contact

Email: Covid19OutbreakManagement@gov.scot

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