New tighter rules come into force in Scotland

Edinburgh, Jan 17 : New tighter Covid-19 restrictions came into force in Scotland with changes for takeaway outlets, and click and collect shopping.
Under the new curbs which came into force on Saturday, customers buying takeaway food and coffee are no longer allowed inside premises, staff must serve from a hatch or doorway, Xinhua news agency reported.
Now only retailers selling essential items — clothing, footwear, baby equipment, homeware and books — can provide click and collect services.
Customer collections can only be made outdoors, with staggered pick-up times to avoid queues.
The changes are among six new rules announced by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier this week in an attempt to drive down the region’s infection rate.
She has expanded on the rules that were initially implemented by law on January 5, telling the Scottish Parliament that the new restrictions are “regrettable” but are a “means to an end”.