Here’s what our readers thought of latest update

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed Scotland’s plan for exiting current restrictions which have been in place since Boxing Day last year.

Glasgow Times readers had their say, with several comparing the current Covid restrictions to prisons.

Caroline Crawford said: “Still prisoners until the end of April.”

Fraser Irvine added: “Should be illegal this, absolute torture.”

Gee Doll wrote: “Pure scunnered.”

Other readers criticised the Government for not keeping Scotland on a full lockdown from March last year.

Jen McCrea said: “If we had had full lockdown from day one it would probably be over. To have people flying in and not checked etc was criminal.

“Also, what harm is there in fully opening hairdressers, golf clubs, small shops, sports halls etc? If the procedures are in place and people observe them surely some people can get back to earning their living?”

Derek Park said: “I personally think schools are a concern if we are staying in lockdown.

“Why are schools going back? I believe they are a high factor in the spread of the virus.”

Some revealed dismay at the thought of hairdressers not opening for two months.

One reader said: “Still two months before a haircut – we’ll be like wooly mammoths by then.”

Others felt the announcement was the light at the end of the tunnel.

Veronica Connelly said: “I’d rather get there slow but safe and sure that another lockdown isn’t looming than have set dates to be disappointed by when they don’t cut the mustard.

“I’d rather see my family in the flesh and not the cemetery so I can be patient a little longer.

“Eight weeks and we are in April. Given how fast the weeks have passed, it isn’t long for a more sure road ahead.”

Natalie Mercer agreed, writing: “I think it’s the right thing to do. The end is in sight. We’ve come this far.

“We will need to learn to live with the virus, once the mass of the population is vaccinated things will ease.

“I’d rather protect my family and keep others safe. This situation isn’t ideal but this is what we’ve got currently.”