Bars, cafes and restaurants in Aberdeen were ordered to close as lockdown restrictions were reimposed in Aberdeen over a coronavirus cluster in the area.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Wednesday 54 cases have now been reported in the outbreak She said the rise in cases heightens fears the Scottish Government is "dealing with a significant outbreak in Aberdeen that may include some community transmission". A five-mile travel rule has been put in place and residents are being told not to enter each other's houses.All indoor and outdoor hospitality venues were told to close by 5pm on Wednesday. These pictures show an eerily empty city centre as businesses close and people stay home.
. ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 05: A pedestrian walks on an empty street on August 5, 2020 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon acted swiftly and put Aberdeen back into lockdown after cases of Coronavirus in the city doubled in a day to 54. She ordered all indoor and outdoor hospitality venues to close by 5pm. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
A pedestrian walks on an empty street on August 5, 2020 in Aberdeen, Scotland.(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
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The streets are deserted in Aberdeen. (Photo by Michal Wachucik / Getty Images) Photo: MICHAL WACHUCIK
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon put Aberdeen back under new lockdown restrictions after cases of Coronavirus in the city doubled in a day to 54. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
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Union Street in Aberdeen after bars, cafes and restaurants have been ordered to close. Pic:: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
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On Wednesday all indoor and outdoor hospitality venues to close by 5pm. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
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Union Street in Aberdeen. . Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
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A sign at The Grill notifying customers of its closure. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
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Kieth McKenzie wears a shielding face mask as he works in the pub The Grill and prepares to close. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
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Closing up. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Photo: Jeff J Mitchell