Highland Labour MSP pleads with people not to visit region for Easter
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Regional MSP Rhoda Grant has reiterated messages from frontline NHS staff for people not to travel to the region this weekend.
The calls are in support of the UK and Scottish governments' health messages during the cornonavirus crisis.
“Anyone tempted to travel to the Highlands and Islands over Easter, please, please don’t,” Mrs Grant said.
“We have limited resources in our region and you will be putting people at great risk. Please stay at home and only go out for permitted purposes.
“If you think you can sneak in under the radar, I can assure you that our communities are on high alert at the moment for anyone breaking the rules.
“It is hard for families and friends who would normally meet up, but these measures are necessary, especially to protect the elderly and for the most vulnerable.”
She added: “No-one can be ignorant of the advice not to travel and this just puts communities at risk. I hope that the police will take strong measures to make sure that people breaking the lockdown go home and stay safe in their own areas.”
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