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Originally Posted by jfman
Well Scotland were denied the opportunity to pursue a ‘zero covid’ strategy by frothing at the mouth unionists adamant the border must stay open, even though other countries (such as Australia) closed borders between states.
It’s not unreasonable for some to conclude we are unfortunately the siamese twin of incompetent policy makers, regardless of whether public health is devolved or not.
The Scottish position is they are delivering the vaccine to care homes which it stands to reason is slower. The real question is how quickly each gets to the end of the JCVI lists.
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Nice try, but the idea that Nicola “I’ll take no lessons”* Sturgeon didn’t close the border because of anyone other than herself is silly. Where issues are devolved, the buck stops at Bute House. The reality is she has agreed all along with the strategy of keeping stuff open where possible. She has differentiated herself just enough to be able to claim she has a distinct view but the reality is, if she had wanted to completely close Scotland to the outside world, she had the power to do so.
Nursing homes were last week’s excuse incidentally - this week, Sunday’s appalling vaccination rate is being blamed on “reporting lag”. Do try to keep up.
*Head cocked slightly to the right and headbutting each syllable