Covid-19. Chief Constable Iain Livingstone was speaking after Nicola Sturgeon clamped down on the country’s lockdown rules. A new, super infectious, strain of the killer virus has forced the First Minister into tough action similar to the first lockdown in March last year.
The chief also said patrols will be increased across the country to remind people of the regulations and to "encourage people to do the right thing".After Sturgeon’s announcement this afternoon, Chief Constable Livingstone said: "I fully recognise the impact these further restrictions will have on people’s lives.“However, it is clear that the significant sacrifices being made by people across Scotland are vital to help suppress the spread of coronavirus.“Our approach.