Rutherglen and Cambuslang residents are being urged to keep Lanarkshire out of lockdown as a rise in local cases brings the area "very close" to Covid-19 restrictions being imposed, according to the local health board.
Restrictions on visiting other households were introduced in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire last week after a rise in coronavirus cases.
Now public health officials have cautioned that Lanarkshire could be facing the same problems, with local cases rising again in the region.,
Ahead of the weekend,.
Mr Docherty said: “No one wants another lockdown. But Lanarkshire is very close to facing additional Covid-19 restrictions similar to those in Glasgow and neighbouring areas. Ahead of the weekend, and indeed beyond, we need everyone’s help to avoid that happening by following well-publicised advice.
“In particular I’d encourage people who are returning from a restricted travel locations to isolate for 14 days when they return. If you have symptoms, even mild, please do not attend work. Similarly, it’s crucially important people limit the amount of people they have close contact with.”
Mr Docherty reiterated Government guidance on outdoor and indoor gatherings. No more than 8 people from a maximum of three households should gather indoors at a time.
No more than 15 people from a maximum of five households should gather outdoors at a time.
Mr Docherty added: “Remember FACTS; Face coverings, Avoid crowded places, Clean hands regularly, Two metre distance and self-isolate if you have symptoms.
“The situation in Glasgow city, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire is geographically close – but also very close in terms of being replicated right here in Lanarkshire.
“This should be a wake-up call for all of us to stick to the guidelines, stop this virus spreading any further or any faster and keep Lanarkshire out of lockdown."
