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Scotland will not isolate over 70's amid coronavirus crisis but urges them to 'reduce social contact'
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dailyrecord.co.ukScotland is not planning on isolating over-70s over coronavirus fears, the country's Health Secretary has said, amid criticism of the UK Government's communication and strategy.
The UK's Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that elderly people are likely to be asked to self-isolate for up to four months - news that emerged from anonymous briefings.
However, Jeane Freeman, his counterpart in Scotland, said the Scottish Government were not planning on isolating the elderly but would instead be "asking them to reduce social contact".
Mr Hancock described the plans for over-70s to be forced to stay at home as a "very big ask", but said it is a measure for their own "self-protection".Asked about whether Scotland would follow suit, Ms
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