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Coronavirus Scotland: WHO releases six criteria Scotland must meet before lockdown can be lifted

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set a list of criteria countries like Scotland must meet before they are able to lift coronavirus lockdown.

Experts have warned lifting restrictions too quickly could undo a slowing rate of infection and result in a second wave of the virus.

It could have a devastating affect on the NHS which may not be able to cope with a surge of admissions. With the UK set to keep people on lockdown for at least another three weeks, the time delay would help get some of the measures in place, The Mirror reports.

The WHO wants the NHS to be able to treat every case and trace every contact - which is something it is not currently doing - and to minimise outbreaks in nursing homes.The UN's body also wants

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