Coronavirus: Lockdown to be reimposed in Aberdeen after spike in cases, Lockdown measures are being reimposed in Aberdeen, Local health officials have linked a number of cases to The Hawthorn Bar in Aberdeen. Pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen in the Granite City from Wednesday while a ban on residents travelling further than five miles for recreation will be lifted as of Monday. Bars, restaurants and cafes are being shut in Aberdeen under the reimposition of coronavirus lockdown measures. "I think it's going to be even stricter, and even more monitored. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Aberdeen will finally emerge from its local lockdown this week after Nicola Sturgeon announced an easing of restrictions. She adds: "I'd say have fun, but don't go seeing every single one of your friends. Across Scotland, Ms Sturgeon said 18,781 people had now tested positive for coronavirus, up by 64 from 18,717 the day before. Of these 259 are associated with the same cluster linked to Aberdeen pubs, and 1,258 contacts have now been identified from those. She said cases were rising “quite rapidly”, with latest figures showing 203 people tested positive for the disease on Friday. Aberdeen: added additional guidance and information. From socially distanced tables and queues, to regular cleaning, sanitising and a one-way system, Poppy says her bar "followed all the guidance". Lockdown would be the 'kiss of death' for Aberdeen businesses, city leaders have claimed Aberdeen chiefs have warned a national lockdown would spell disaster for Aberdeen – … The local lockdown restrictions, which have affected 228,000 people in Aberdeen, were: A £1m support fund was set up for the city, with grants of up to £1,500 available for hospitality businesses. She said: “The impact of the local lockdown has been severe and significant, and loading another national lockdown on top of that would see vast numbers of businesses going to the wall. Coronavirus in Scotland: 714 new Covid-19 cases as no deaths recorded. Aberdeen is being put into local lockdown Credit: Alamy Here's all you need to know about the new rules. Poppy feels the decision to let bars and restaurants open indoors was "perhaps too soon". Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox. Aberdeen: updated review date and other information. Coronavirus in Scotland – track the spread in these charts and maps. For information on areas with local restrictions in others parts of the UK, see: Check local guidance before travelling to others parts of the UK, and if possible avoid travelling to areas with restrictions in place. Read about our approach to external linking. Sam Corbishley Wednesday 5 Aug 2020 12:31 pm. Aberdeen will finally emerge from its local lockdown this week after Nicola Sturgeon announced an easing of restrictions. Aberdeen back in lockdown day after Queen passes through airport as cases spike . September 9, 2020. VideoThe fight for women's prayer rights in Israel, How to fight face mask breakouts or 'maskne' VideoHow to fight face mask breakouts or 'maskne', Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust. Evil Piotr Cichy was jailed for life with a minimum of 19 years behind bars. Iceland, Co-op, Sainsbury's and Waitrose issued food recalls on milk, cakes, chicken and more. It is also vitally important that anyone identified as a close contact of a detected case follows the guidance on isolating for 14 days.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The total number of confirmed cases in Scotland now sits at 27,232 since the start of the pandemic. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the action following a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city.