Aberdeen professor says national lockdown for Scotland 'wouldn't be a good idea'

Hugh Pennington, emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University also suggested using hotels to set up dedicated facilities where those self-isolating could be monitored. It follows as deputy first minister, John Swinney said it would be “foolish” to rule out following England into a full national lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England would be entering a month-long national lockdown from Thursday.