The Scottish Government has unveiled new powers to protect care home residents amid the coronavirus crisis. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced new arrangements to strengthen health chiefs' ability to oversee the management of the pandemic in residential facilities.
From Monday, clinical and care professionals at NHS boards and local authorities will have a lead "role" in the oversight for care homes in their area.
Speaking at the latest daily briefing in Edinburgh, she also revealed the publication of updated guidance for care homes. Every health board and local authority must put in place a multi-disciplinary team comprised of key clinical leads and the area's chief social work officer.