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Download the Protect Scotland App and help suppress the spread of COVID-19

The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone app designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns.

The app will alert you if you have been in close contact with another app user who tests positive for coronavirus. And if you test positive, it can help in determining contacts that you may have otherwise missed while keeping your information private and anonymous.

Using the Protect Scotland app, along with sticking to current public health measures, will help us to stay safe when we meet up, socialise, work or travel.

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East Lammermuir Covid-19 Response Volunteers Remain Active

With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, a number of the Covid-19 Resilience Response Teams across East Lothian are stepping down on 1st August.

However, the East Lammermuir Covid-19 Response Volunteers will continue to offer support for the foreseeable future. Volunteers in Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton remain available to assist residents with:

  • picking up shopping/urgent supplies
  • posting mail
  • friendly phone call
  • information and advice
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Shielding in Scotland Paused 1st August 2020

Shielding has been paused in Scotland for people considered more vulnerable to Covid-19.

Since 24 July, those in the shielding category have been able to shop and meet others indoors. They can now follow the same general advice as the rest of the population. To stay safe, you should strictly follow physical distancing and hygiene measures. This means you should:

– wear a face covering if you use public transport, visit a shop, or visit a care home or hospital

– avoid crowded places

– clean hands and surfaces regularly

– stay 2m (6 feet) away from other people

– self-isolate and book a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms

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