The First Minister confirms the latest numbers at this afternoon’s briefing.
View email online | | | | | | | | | Mar 31, 2020 | | | | | | | | Good evening, The Scottish Government has introduced emergency COVID-19 laws which include protection for tenants from eviction, reforms for criminal justice procedures and measures to help businesses and public services. Domestic violence charities are also due to receive a £1.5 million boost from the Scottish Government to help women at risk of abuse during the coronavirus lockdown. We continue to practice social distancing as per the advice from authorities and UK health chiefs say that the measures are starting to show signs of making a difference. These are worrying times for many of us - we will continuing to include a selection of NHS-recommended helplines and websites for anyone who is currently struggling with their mental health. Stay home, stay safe. Your Scotsman team These are some of the day's main developments: The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Scotland has risen by 430 to 1,993 There have now been 60 deaths in Scotland relating to Covid-19 1,801 people have died with the virus throughout the UK The Scottish Government has introduced emergency COVID-19 laws which include protecting tenants from eviction Domestic violence charities are to receive a £1.5m boost to help women at risk of abuse during the coronovirus lockdown UK health officials say the nationwide 'stay at home' advice is showing signs of making a difference NHS frontline workers will have visas extended free of charge so they can focus on fighting the virus British Airways has suspended all flights to and from London Gatwick Airport due to a drop in demand Here are some mental health helplines and websites recommended by the NHS: Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm). www.anxietyuk.org.uk Mind - 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm). www.mind.org.uk Rethink Mental Illness - 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4pm). www.rethink.org Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours). www.samaritans.org.uk | |
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