Western Isles communities urged to mark Hogmanay safely at home

NHS Western Isles is urging everyone across our communities to protect each other and our local NHS by staying home this Hogmanay to suppress coronavirus (Covid-19).

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked the nation to “stick with it and keep looking after each other” to ensure a safe start to 2021.

And NHS Western Isles is reiterating this vital message to communities across the Western Isles. In particular it is reminding everyone to not visit anyone else’s home and to bring in the bells only with members of your own household in your own home.

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NHS Western Isles says it understand this is a difficult and unwelcome message at the end of a very difficult year, however we must ensure we avoid any risks to ensure 2021 is a better, brighter year for everyone.

As the First Minister stated: “We have every reason to believe that the spring of 2021 will bring better times but we must first get through these difficult few weeks of winter.

“It is vital we keep doing everything we can to suppress this virus to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and to protect the NHS.

“So we must mark this new year responsibly and in line with the restrictions in place.

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“To be clear, that means no gatherings, no house parties, and no first footing. Instead, we should bring in 2021 in our own homes with just our own household.

“We know our prospects for the rest of the year will be better if we get off to a safe start so let’s stick with it, and keep looking after each other.”