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Fears level four lockdown 'could last months' to stop spread of new Covid strain

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tougher restrictions as of Boxing Day which will see non-essential shops and hospitality businesses forced to close.Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday the move was essential to contain the spread of a new strain of coronavirus and to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed in January.She said the decision will be reviewed after two weeks on January 9 added level four would be in place until at least January 16.It will mean retailers forced to pull down the shutters at a time of year they would usually be busy with sales shoppers.Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard called on SNP ministers to fully explain the thinking behind the lockdown decision.

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