CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 16TH JULY 2021

Caution required to go beyond Level 0 on 9 August.

People should continue to follow public health measures to protect one another as all of Scotland prepares to move to Level 0 at 00:01 on Monday 19 July.

Confirming the change to Level 0, the First Minister urged people to adhere to protective measures and sensible precautions to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19) to help create conditions that allow Scotland to move beyond Level 0 on 9 August.

From 00:01 on Monday 19 July, physical distancing in Level 0 will reduce to 1 metre in all indoor public settings and outdoors. Additionally, informal social gatherings of up to 15 people from 15 households will be permitted outdoors without physical distancing. Gatherings of up to 10 people from four households will be permitted in all indoor public settings with 1 metre physical distancing.

Other easings to Level 0 taking effect at that time include:
• under-12s will no longer count towards the number of households that can gather indoors in public spaces and homes
• hospitality settings can open till midnight, if their current licence permits that, and customers will no longer be required to pre-book a two-hour slot to go to a pub or restaurant but will still be required to provide contact details to assist Test & Protect
• up to 200 people will be able to gather at weddings and funerals
Employers are asked to continue to support home working where possible until we move beyond Level 0.

From 04:00 Monday 19 July, travellers who are fully vaccinated through a UK vaccination programme and children arriving into Scotland from Amber List countries will no longer be required to self-isolate and take a day eight test, but adults and children over 12 will still take tests before travelling and on day two after arrival. Anyone testing positive for or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will still require to isolate for 10 days.

A survey is being launched for those at highest risk from COVID-19 to gather views on what additional support might be needed as restrictions ease. Later this week, the Chief Medical Officer will also write to this group with advice on what moving to Level 0 will mean for them.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
“While Scotland will move to Level 0 from next Monday, we will do so with certain modifications to our original indicative plans. This is intended to ensure that our pace of easing restrictions is sensible in light of the challenge we continue to face from the Delta variant. There is no doubt that Delta has become, unfortunately, something of a game-changer – even for countries on course to achieving full vaccine protection – so COVID does remain a threat that we must treat seriously.

“The Scottish Government understands the temptation to lift more restrictions more quickly. In our view, and in line with clinical advice and modelling, a gradual approach stands the best chance of minimizing further health harm and loss of life – and also because a gradual approach stands the best chance of being a sustainable approach, it will be better in the long term for the economy as well.
“We are easing restrictions next week – but we are not abandoning them. We will also keep in place for now certain other measures – such as the requirement to wear face coverings, co-operate with test and protect teams, and comply with advice on good hygiene and ventilation.
“If we do all of this, frustrating though it all continues increasingly to be, we will help protect ourselves and our loved ones. As we continue to complete the vaccination programme, which does offer us still the route back to greater normality, we will make it easier for more restrictions to be gradually and sensibly lifted in the weeks ahead.”

LINDSAYS – Workplace COVID Testing and Vaccination Overview

Reported cases of covid-19 are rising fast and the Scottish Government has recommended individuals make use of the free lateral flow tests offered by the NHS to minimise the spread of coronavirus. Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) can also currently be ordered here and delivered free of charge for asymptomatic testing.

Regular asymptomatic testing is now also available at certain food production and food distribution businesses, including meat processing plants as settings that present a higher risk of transmission due to factors like low temperatures, high humidity and limited ventilation. The scheme is voluntary for businesses and staff and eligible businesses which decide to participate are provided with free LFTs. Any positive tests are then confirmed by a PCR test. Businesses that are interested in participating should contact [email protected].

Attached is an overview of considerations for businesses considering implementing LFT testing requirements or vaccination policies for their workforce to help minimise the spread of coronavirus.

New Scottish Craft Butchers Ties

We have the new Scottish Craft Butchers ties available in navy blue and maroon.
The ties are available to order from [email protected]
The price is £6.50 each plus VAT.

Scottish Craft Butchers Singles Golf Competition

Wednesday 4th August 2021
Organised by the Scottish Craft Butchers
Tee off times commence at 12.07pm.
Entry cost £74 including meals and prizes.
The competition is played over 18 holes as a full stableford
• Soup & two filled rolls on arrival.
• 1 Round Golf – First Tee off time 12:07
• Golfers Meal – Starter and main course.
• First 24 entries only accepted.
• Entry Fee £74.00 payable in advance.
• In the event of a tie inward half is compared first.
• Competitors will be notified of tee-off times in advance.
• Presentation of prizes will take place after the meal:
Singles Winner, Silent Pairs, Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin.
• ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM [email protected]
• Return by 18th July 2021 to: Bruce McCall, Scottish Craft Butchers, 8 Needless Road, Perth PH2 0JW
Lanark Golf Club, The Moor, Whitelees Road, Lanark, ML11 7RX
Tel: +44(0)1555 663219 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lanarkgolfclub.co.uk

Update to e-mail contact details

As we have now completed the process of changing the name of the organisation to “Scottish Craft Butchers” we have also taken to opportunity to change our e-mail addresses to reflect this.
Please note the new e-mail contact details for Gordon and Bruce below.
Our mobile numbers remain the same.

Gordon King: [email protected] 07917524313
Bruce McCall: [email protected] 07834490922

The Scottish Craft Butchers office in Perth is now closed following government guidelines.
We will be available to our members to answer any queries via email or by mobile phone and will be available out of office hours for any members wanting to contact us.