Coronavirus in Moray: we all have to work together
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"Firstly, I 'd like to encourage people to live and work in a spirit of co-operation.
We have to co-operate.
I'm urging people to look after each other – relatives, friends and neighbours.
They can do this through community groups or through churches.
In fact, this is something that is happening already.
It would be great if that could become widespread across Moray.
If would be great if people could help others with their shopping and meals.
Earlier today Moray Council announced that it is relaxing rules to allow various cafés and other establishments to begin deliver food to people's homes.
There is no need for anyone to be panic buying in Moray.
It's selfish and it's completely unfair on the elderly people in our community.
Secondly, it's important for people's health and their sanity that they remain as active as possible.
I'd like people such as fitness coaches and pilates instructors to spread that fundamental fact on social media.
We have countryside here in Moray that rivals anything anywhere.
But, even if you're stuck inside the house, it's still possible to do some exercise.
Finally, my thoughts are with the NHS staff and the staff of Moray Council who are working so hard on our behalf.
We will be relying on them even more than usual. I want to thank them.
And, as I said before, if we all help each other we will get through this."
Seymour Monro CBE became the Lord Lieutenant of Moray earlier this year.
During his career with the Queens Own Highlanders he rose to the rank of Major General.
He commanded the 39 Infantry Brigade in Northern Ireland, and was Deputy Chief of the United Nations' joint operations in Bosnia. He also served in the first Gulf War.
Seymour lives with his wife Angela in Dallas.
