Please find the First Minister’s full speech linked below but the main points to note are:

• From 23 September 2020, household gatherings will not be permitted across Scotland, meaning people cannot visit other houses.  There will be exceptions for those living alone, or alone with children, who form extended households.  The rules will also not apply to couples who do not live together, or to tradespeople or for the provision of informal childcare - such as by grandparents

• Up to six people from two different households can continue to meet outdoors, including in private gardens.  Children under the age of 12 will be exempt from both the limit of six and the limit of two households if they are meeting outside. 

• From 25 September 2020, there will be a 10pm curfew in all pubs and restaurants

• Work from home where possible

• It is advised against car sharing with people outside their own household

Link to fully transcribed First Minister speech,

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-speech-22-september-2020/

Kind Regards

WKEYC Team

Dear Parent/Carers,

We have recieved advice regarding children showing temperatures following immunisations from Public Health Scotland.

Please ensure you read and follow the information below this message.

We all have a duty of care to follow all health guidance relating to covid-19 and in doing so will ensure the nursery remains open.

Kind Regards

WKEYC Team

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Dear colleagues

 We have contacted Public Health Scotland to seek clarity over children showing temperatures following immunisations. We would be grateful if all nurseries could follow this advice for children that have a high temperature or any other COVID symptoms, even if this follows a recent immunisation; and advise the parents of nursery children accordingly.

Public Health Scotland have advised that the nursery must continue to follow their protocol and the child is to be collected from nursery immediately if showing a high temperature, even if this follows from a recent immunisation. This is due to the risk that the child could have COVID as well as vaccine related fever.  They should therefore follow the COVID-19 isolation guidance regardless of whether they have recently had a vaccine or not, and should be tested if they develop symptoms of COVID-19. Children must only return to nursery once they have been clear of a temperature for 48 hours and once any other COVID-related symptoms have cleared and following a negative COVID test result. Without a negative test result they must stay in isolation for 14 days since the start of symptoms.

If a child or anyone in a household has COVID symptoms (new continuous cough, high temperature, loss of smell or taste), household members should ALL stay at home and the person with symptoms should be tested.

A COVID test can be organised on the NHS Inform website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/

Or organise a COVID test by phone 0800 028 2816

More advice on COVID can be found on the following NHS Inform websites

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-general-advice

 

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-infection

Regards

Lynne McNiven

Lynne McNiven

Interim Director of Public Health (Joint)

Public Health Department NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Afton House

Ailsa Hospital

Dalmellington Road

Ayr

KA6 6AB

Dear Parent/Carers,

We would like to share information received below from the Scottish Government, regarding the newly available free Test & Protect – Protect Scotland App.

The free Protect Scotland App from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is now available to download on protect.scot and via the App Store and Google Play.

The free Protect Scotland App is here to help keep Scotland safe from coronavirus.  The app is the next step in stopping the spread of coronavirus and complements existing contact tracing measures, helping us to determine contacts that we may have otherwise missed, and allows us to alert people at risk far more quickly so they can take steps to reduce the risk of infecting others.

How the App Works

This app uses tried and tested technology developed by Apple and Google and is already working successfully in other countries across Europe. It works in the background using minimal data and will automatically alert you if you have been in close contact with another app user who has tested positive. And if you test positive, the app can quickly alert those you have had close contact with. The app uses Bluetooth technology, so it never knows your identity or location.

Campaign Information

The Protect Scotland App launch will be supported by a 4 week campaign across TV, radio, press, social media, digital, PR and partnerships activity. The campaign will direct you to the new protect.scot website, where you can learn more on how the app works, information on privacy and data and FAQs.

Keep Safe

Angela & The Team at WKEYC.

The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland's Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone app designed help break the chains of infection, speeding up the proces...

Dear Parent/Carers,

Firstly I would like to 'Thank' all parents/carers and their families who have followed the social distancing guidelines and Covid-19 guidance issued by the Scottish Government to ensure the safe working practices for all staff and children.

All education establishments across Scotland have been issued with further guidance that we have been asked to distribute to all parents & carers today.

It is important that you read and follow this guidance to ensure the safety of all staff and children attending educational establishments.

Please note that any parent/carer and their families not adhering to this legislation stated in the guidance will be reported to the relevant authorities.