Falkirk lockdown: Readers call for enforcement of tough new COVID restrictions

People have been responding to this afternoon’s announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that it will be a legal requirement for people to stay at home except for essential reasons from tomorrow for at least the rest of January.

She added the 2021 lockdown will be similar to the one put in place in March last year.

A number of comments on The Falkirk Herald Facebook page believe the return to total lockdown is a case of closing the gate after the horse has bolted.

Jo Sinclair said: “Too late – should have happened before Christmas.”

Bernadette McGuckin: “Streets are heaving around my way lots of teens and people out in groups.”

And some believe even greater restrictions should be put in place.

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Bett Jones: “Nothing will change unless all the clowns start following the rules. Time to enforce restrictions.”

Nhoj Doelcam: “Biggest waste of time when UK borders are open like last time. Not going to work again is it.”

Lilian Mackie: “It needs to be done, but yes, borders need to be closed as does airports.”

Linda Hogg: “Without proper policing the same selfish people will continue to ignore the rules unfortunately. It’s clear until vaccinations are rolled out this is how life will be and everyone just needs to deal with it.”

Sarah Woodward: “It needed to happen – folk not listening. Glad the schools are off I was planning on keeping mine off but glad now.”

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