Moray MP Douglas Ross has expressed his disappointment at the decision to keep Moray in level three restrictions for at least another week; but has stressed that the effort by the community to get on top of the virus should see it move to level two very quickly, hopefully next week.
Douglas Ross has said news that Covid vaccinations are being stepped up for over-18s in Moray is a sign of how "serious" the situation is in the local area
NHS Grampian has said there is "uncontrolled and sustained" transmission in the region.
Douglas Ross has urged the Scottish Government to ensure self-catering and B&B operators are given the funds needed to get through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed news that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine for widespread use.
British regulator the MHRA has authorised the vaccine for use by the NHS from next week.