Scots could face “on the spot” fines for breaching new lockdown measures which include only leaving the house for essential items and a ban on gatherings of more than two people. Pictures show shoppers across the country abiding to social distancing rules and eerie settings in cities that were bustling with activity and people just last week.
9. Public transport restricted
Glasgow Subway reduce service amid coronavirus crisis. Transport bosses say they will continue to review the timetables amid the coronavirus pandemic. This week SPT bosses confirmed the subway will close earlier, with the last train departing St Enoch station in the city centre at 9pm. Photo: John Devlin
10. Shops closed and boarded up
Shops and pubs have srarted to board up windows and doors after a spate of break ins during the virus outbreak. Locale in Glasgow had an attempted burglary and have boarded up windows and doors. Photo: John Devlin
11. Non-essential businesses close
Recent lockdown measures require all non-essential businesses to close amid the coroanvirus outbreak. Supermarkets and pharmacists are some of the few stores that can stay open as the government puts down rules in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19. Photo: John Devlin
12. Very few shops remain open
Poundland is one of the very few shops that remain open on Princes Street in Edinburgh after all non-essential businesses were ordered to close earlier this week. It is also one of the few stores hiring during this pandemic. Photo: JPI Media staff