East Dunbartonshire Council gearing up for spread of coronavirus

Joint Council Leader Andrew Polson said: “It is important for all organisations to be prepared for the further spread of the coronavirus, and to ensure that we have plans in place across all our council services to respond to any impact.

“I can reassure residents we are engaged with all of the relevant authorities and that we are planning accordingly.”

The council said everyone should follow the NHS guidance which is regularly updated, at www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus.

Joint Council Leader Vaughan Moody added: “Many people are offering advice and guidance in relation to coronavirus and it is important to emphasise that the NHS is the official source that people should follow. The Council will share the key messages and key information from the NHS, but it is worth stressing that you should not rely on information originating from any other source.”

Council boss Ann Davie added: “The council is fully engaged with all of the relevant authorities that are managing coronavirus (Covid-19) and are planning accordingly to mitigate the impact on our area - including our employees and service users.

“We continue to follow the NHS guidance and advice and any instructions to organisations coming from the UK and Scottish Governments and have been sharing this with our employees on a regular basis.”