More information on new exercise rule in Scotland
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THE change to the exercise rule in lockdown will not allow people to mix with people from different households or gather in groups.
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, agreed the change following scientific advice using the framework set out by the Scottish Government last month.
It was agreed that the timing was right to make the change because the impact on the vital R number – the rate of reinfection of Covid-19 – would be very limited.
The First Minister said: “The core principles of lockdown in Scotland remain the same, people should stay at home to help save lives and protect the NHS.
“We do not underestimate how difficult these measures are, particularly for those living alone, or living in smaller accommodation with children or without access to a garden or outdoor home space.
“The hard work which people across Scotland have put in to follow the guidance and stay at home means we are now able to change our advice for people to exercise outdoors more than once a day.
“It is vitally important that anyone going out maintains physical distancing and strict hygiene measures in order to ensure we don’t lose ground. We have also encouraged the public to consider wearing a facial covering in enclosed spaces, where physical distancing is more difficult and where there is a risk of close contact people outwith their household.
“It also remains vitally important that anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 – a new and continuous cough or a high temperature - isolates themselves for seven days, and that anyone else in a household where someone has symptoms, isolates for 14 days.
“This change on going outside will be monitored carefully and reviewed in order to assess the effects on physical distancing and infection spread.”
The change takes effect from Monday.
You can exercise more than once a day
