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Peterhead Schools and Scotland COVID-19 rules to be eased
Face coverings in classrooms to be removed in Peterhead Schools and Scotland.
High school pupils and staff will not be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 28 February, after the schools mid-term break.
Teachers and pupils who wish to continue to wear a face covering in the classroom should be fully supported in doing so.
Face coverings will still be required in communal areas, subject to future review.
Specific mitigations relating to assemblies and transition visits for learners who will start primary or secondary in August 2022, will also be eased as of 28 February.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
“In recent weeks I have promised to keep Parliament and school communities updated on mitigations within schools – including the use of face coverings within classrooms.
“I have been clear that we do not want to keep these measures in place for any longer than is necessary, but that we must continue to be led by scientific and expert advice.
“On Tuesday our Advisory Subgroup on Education and Children’s Issues met to discuss a number of issues, including the use of face coverings.
“The group reiterated its previous position that the removal of mitigations in schools should follow a phased approach. It also advised that the next phase could begin after the February half-term break, with the removal of face-coverings in classrooms – for both pupils and staff – on 28 February.
“In arriving at their decision, the Advisory Sub-Group pointed to reducing case rates for secondary-aged pupils, falling hospitalisation rates across all age categories, and the fact that the estimated R rate is below 1 and decreasing. In addition, vaccination rates for young people continue to increase.
“This change represents a further step in allowing our children and young people to return to a more normal school experience after many months of sacrifice.
“We currently expect that face coverings will still be worn outside the classroom, in indoor communal areas of schools, after 28 February. This will be kept under regular review. In addition, anyone who wants to continue wearing a face covering in classrooms will, of course, be supported to do so.”
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on reducing the risks in schools will be updated next week.
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A90 New Boddam Roadworks to Invernettie Roundabout
On A90 Boddam Roadworks Barrier Repair and Gully/ironwork repairs
16 February 2022
| Start Date | 16 February 2022 |
| End Date | 16 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (Junction R A975 to Junctionn R B9108 Boddam) to A90 (Junction R B9108 Boddam to Invernettie Rounadout) |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights |
| Description Works: | Barrier Repair |
| Estimated Duration: | 1 Working Day |
17 February 2022
| Start Date | 17 February 2022 |
| End Date | 17 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (Junction R B9108 Boddam to Invernettie Roundabout) |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights |
| Description Works: | Gully/ironwork repairs |
| Estimated Duration: | 1 Working Day |
Source: https://trafficscotland.org
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New Surface Dressing Work on B9033
Part Road Closure for Surface Dressing Work on B9033 Mains Of Lonmay Access Road To U18b Near Woodhead, Cairness, Fraserburgh
Planned Roadworks – Road Closure
| Start Date | 7 February 2022 |
| End Date | 17 February 2022 |
| Location | From U22B to U24B B9033 Mains Of Lonmay Access Road To U18b Near Woodhead, Cairness, Fraserburgh |
| Traffic Management: | Road Closure |
| Description Works: | Surface_Dressing preps |
| Estimated Duration: | 11 Working Days |
Source: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/
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Between St Fergus Peterhead 3 New Roadworks
Next Week All Three Roadworks with Portable Traffic Lights Between St Fergus Peterhead
First Roadworks
| Start Date | 8 February 2022 |
| End Date | 8 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (A950 Rbt to A982 North Rd) to A90 (A982 North Rd to Jn L Kirktown), Northbound |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights (TTLS) |
| Description Works: | Utility Works Traffic |
| Estimated Duration: | 1 Working Day |
Second Roadworks
| Start Date | 11 February 2022 |
| End Date | 11 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (A982 North Rd to Jn L Kirktown), Northbound |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights (TTLS) |
| Description Works: | Carriageway Patching |
| Estimated Duration: | 1 Working Day |
Third Roadworks
| Start Date | 9 February 2022 |
| End Date | 10 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (A982 North Rd to Jn L Kirktown) to A90 (Jn L Kirktown to Jn R Gas Terminal), Northbound |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights (TTLS) |
| Description Works: | Carriageway Patching |
| Estimated Duration: | 2 Working Days |
Source: https://trafficscotland.org
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Near Dales Industrial Estate new Roadworks
A90t U190b At Dales Industrial Estate To A950 At Howe O’ Buchan Roundabout, Blackhills, Peterhead
Road Closure
| Start Date | 2 February 2022 |
| End Date | 4 February 2022 |
| Location | SB after Peterhead bypass, A90t U190b At DIE To A950 At Howe O’ Buchan Roundabout, Blackhills, Peterhead |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights |
| Description Works: | Hand patching |
| Estimated Duration: | 3 Working Days |
Source: https://www.roadworksscotland.org/
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New Roadworks between 2 Peterhead Roundabout
Peterhead Roundabout Portable Traffic Lights from Invernettie rbt to A950 rbt
Planned Roadworks
| Start Date | 31 January 2022 |
| End Date | 15 February 2022 |
| Location | A90 (Invernettie Roundabout to A950 Roundabout), Northbound |
| Traffic Management: | Portable Traffic Lights |
| Description Works: | Carriageway Patching, Sign Installation/Repairs |
| Estimated Duration: | 5 Working Days |
Source: https://trafficscotland.org
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International travel restrictions eased from 11 February
International travel restrictions eased the new measures come into effect at 4am on 11 February.
Most people will not need to take a test.
Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting earlier today, testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in Scotland are to be dropped and further work will be done on a new surveillance system to monitor the border.
Testing will no longer be a requirement for all adults who have completed a full course of an approved vaccine, usually at least two doses. Children under the age of 18 continue to be treated as fully vaccinated.
Travellers will still need to fill in passenger locator forms and face coverings will still be required at Scottish airports in line with wider health advice.
Non vaccinated travellers will still be required to take pre-departure tests and a PCR test on or before day two – but the requirement for isolation will end – and they will no longer have to take a day eight test.
The measures were agreed by the Scottish Government following engagement with all four nations and will protect the travel and tourism sectors north of the border.
International travel restrictions
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Michael Matheson said:
“These measures will significantly open up international travel and were agreed on a UK wide basis.
“The measures will be extremely welcome for the Scottish tourism and aviation sectors, encouraging travel from our airports.
“While this is a positive step which will be welcomed by many, we believe further surveillance measures will be necessary across all nations – as intelligence will help in terms of variants of concern. It was agreed further work to take this forward will be carried out over the coming weeks.”
Further information on other countries’ requirements is available in UK Government international travel guidance.
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Ugie Street Peterhead 22.02
Roadworks on the Part of Ugie Street Peterhead for two days
Planned Roadworks
| Start Date | 22 February 2022 |
| End Date | 23 February 2022 |
| Location | Ugie st., Peterhead (Junction with Wilson street) |
| Traffic Management: | Traffic Restrictions |
| Description Works: | Iron Works |
| Estimated Duration: | 2 Working Days |
Access will be provided for emergency and vehicles requiring access to properties but may be subject to delay until the road is cleared of construction plant to allow safe passage through the work.
Source: https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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