Daily Coronavirus Round-Up: 3/4/20
All parking charges scrapped in Dundee and Perth based air ambulance charity unveils new helicopter in north east
Last updated 3rd Apr 2020
Parking charges have been scrapped for the next four weeks across Dundee - starting from today.
The local authority announced last week that there would be no fees as multi-stories in the city.
But Council Leader John Alexander says it's a move they had to make as lockdown measures continue.
"This announcement will hopefully help people who are going to collect supplies or having to self-isolate, so they don't require to move their car for example."
Elsewhere in Tayside:
Scotland's charity air ambulance - founded in Perth - now has a second base in the north east of the country.
A new helicopter in Aberdeen is ready to go to help respond to emergency calls across Scotland.
Chief Executive David Craig said: " There's probably never been a more crucial time for additional emergency pre-hospital care resources in Scotland.
"We're very proud to strengthen the country's air ambulance services."
The site of the former Michelin plant in Dundee will now be used as an emergency food distribution hub.
Planning is underway to transfrom the Baldovie Road site.
It's after Dundee City Council launched a new helpline today - it will help provide vulnerable people with supplies and support.
National:
Scotland's Chief Medical Officer's dismissing reports coronavirus cases could peak in Scotland by Easter Sunday.
"We need more information. We've always said that it would take two to three weeks to be able to have some more certainty," said Catherine Calderwood.
"But even then there will be some lack of knowledge because of number still increasing."
Her warning was reiterated by Nicola Sturgeon who says Easter will be a holiday period unlike any other.
The First Minister's urging us to keep following lockdown rules.
She also announced that childcare facilities will stay open during the holidays so families of key workers can be looked after.
International:
American singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at the age of 81.
He was famous for hits including Lovely Day, and Lean on Me.
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