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we believe should not be attending work continue to be given instruction to do so.

“We repeat our call for Glasgow Life to engage with Unite in order to ensure clarity is immediately brought to this situation before anyone is unnecessarily put at risk.”

A spokesman for Glasgow Life said: “In line with the government’s advice on reducing social contact Glasgow Life temporarily suspended all services from the evening of Tuesday, March 17, and closed all venues to the public.

“Although we operate the buildings closed to the public, a skeleton staff remains on rota to support essential functions and to ensure that the facilities remain maintained and can be re-activated to support city needs and emerging priorities. Staff have regularly been reminded of current government advice around social distancing as part of regular communications.

“The safety of everyone who works for us and uses the venues and facilities remains our highest priority.”

On Monday, night Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a historic address to the nation putting the country into lockdown.

Johnson detailed a short list of reasons why individuals can leave their homes as he ordered the immediate closure of all shops selling non-essential items.

He ordered people to only leave the house to shop for basic necessities “as infrequently as possible” and to perform one form of exercise a day.

They could seek medical help, provide care to a vulnerable person or travel to work if “absolutely necessary”.