Coronavirus and matters relating to
(COVID-19)
February 2023 to date
Simple up to date summary for Scottish Borders
It is clear that Corona Virus is still very much around but it is not quite as rampant as it was, perhaps due to the vaccinations individuals have had. However, rather than giving daily updates here, if you go to the above link you can locate various up to date analysis for the Scottish Borders.
To continue keeping this virus at bay, we would still ask our Community to respect others by being considerate of how close you stand to others, especially if you are in a queue.
Update 15th March 2022
First Minister’s update 15th March 2022
18th December 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): local protection levels – Scotland
Find out updates or what you or your family and friends can and cannot do based on the local area that you/they live, work or travel in.
In attempt to keep Coronavirus at bay please always stay on the side of caution.
4th November 2020
16th October update on Corona Virus – The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland’s route map
For information – 20th August 2020
29th May 2020
No matter what emergency hits Lauder the Community always pull together and we must thank all the Volunteers, kind neighbours, local shops for their support during difficult times.
A letter of thanks from Jen Holland
With the attachment of the below letter of thanks from the joint Lord Lieutenancies in the Scottish Borders
LATEST NEWS FROM NICOLA STURGEON 20TH March 2020
Important Border Buses update – Covid-19 30th March 2020
Notification of Harvesting of Timber at Pyatshaw due to Corona Virus 13th April 2020
Local Groups for supportive assistance
We are aware that many individuals are not on Facebook so, where possible we are giving contact email addresses so that vulnerable individuals or individuals who are having to be in isolation can ask for support if support is needed. We have also attached a link to both of the Facebook pages.
Lauderdale Resilience Group based in Lauder Supporting Blainslie based in Blainslie
Call 0800 009 6238 Email : BlainslieVH@gmail.com
Email to follow
Oxton – via their facebook page
or LOCAL COVID 19 SUPPORT
Call 01578 208 108
Email : oxtonccc@gmail.com
Additional information on the Facebook page Lauderdale Resilience Group
Within Lauder for each ‘zone’, a separate Facebook messenger group has been created, and volunteers allocated to the relevant ‘zone’ covering where they live or nearby.
Oxton and Blainslie are Zones in their own right. Both are using their own Facebook groups/ email distribution lists to support and coordinate their volunteers and areas. (Links to follow)
We are only asking at this time for volunteers to support the community through
· Shopping
· Prescription collection
· Providing community information and maintaining contact with those that you consider in need
· Referring concerns to the Community Assistance
By now the majority of our community will of received a note through the door containing the below number to call if in need of help with any of the above.
You may have people already looking out for you or visa versa, however should they or you become ill please consider the support of the helpline.
0800 009 6238
When a person calls this number we then allocate the request out to the relevant zone via group messenger for a volunteer to pick up on.
If you are having trouble contacting either of the above Groups feel free to email admin@lauderdalecommunitycouncil.org.uk and we will organise for someone to contact you as soon as possible
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the illness caused by a new strain of Coronavirus first identified in Wuhan city, China. It can cause a cough and/or a fever/high temperature.
Generally, Coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people and those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
With the news of the Coronavirus now in Scotland and the Scottish Borders, we are including a few links which may be of interest as well as some relevant contact details and advice given by the Government and the NHS.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19
If you’ve developed a new continuous cough and/or a fever/high temperature in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms even if you think your symptoms are mild.
Phone your GP if your symptoms:
- are severe or you have shortness of breath
- worsen during home isolation
- have not improved after 7 days
You should also phone your GP if you develop breathlessness or it worsens, especially if you:
- are 60 years old or over
- have underlying poor health
- have heart or lung problems
- have a weakened immune system, including cancer
- have diabetes
If your GP is closed, phone NHS 24 (111).
How long to stay at home
- if you have symptoms of coronavirus, you’ll need to stay at home for 7 days
- if you live with someone who has symptoms, you’ll need to stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person in the home started having symptoms
If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 14 days.
If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible.
1 How the Coronavirus managed to spread in Scotland
2 NHS Inform This link gives access to
Latest information and advice for professionals and organisations,
5 Schools and Colleges close as of Friday 20th March 2020 – more information on this anon.
In the meantime, stay warm and thoughtful of others and reiterate to teenagers the importance of keeping a safe distance from each other.
Thank you.