FIFE MSP Alex Rowley has again appealed to businesses who are not contributing to the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic to close.

He said: “The advice from the Chief Medical Officer is that all non-essential business premises, sites and attractions should close unless, and until, we can all be clear how operations can be undertaken safely, and in a way that is fully compliant with social distancing.”

The Scottish Government have said: “We advise that all business premises, sites and attractions not required by law to close should close now unless they are essential to the health and welfare of the country during this crisis; or are supporting essential services; or the wider public health, health and safety or other considerations apply and require a facility or service to continue to operate or a specific period of time for a safe shutdown process to be completed.

“Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors define those facilities, systems, sites and networks necessary for the functioning of the country and the delivery of the essential services upon which daily life in Scotland depends. Essential services are the fundamental services that underpin daily life and ensure the country continues to function.”

Mr Rowley called on all employers to act responsibly and said where they are not required to be open they should close.

The Labour MSP said that anyone who is working and feel their employer is not sticking within the guidelines should contact their Trade Union and said even if a person is not a member of a union they can still make contact and seek advice and support.