Rutherglen area. In the first month of 2021, just 16 fines have been issued to people, with no arrests made.Inspector Stephen McGovern, from East Kilbride Police Station, said his officers had responded to a number of incidents in recent weeks.These included smaller groups of different households meeting indoors.
He told the Reformer : “House gatherings, no matter the size, cause the virus to spread and we are asking people to take personal responsibility to do the right thing and follow the regulations and guidance. “I fully understand and appreciate the implications that the current restrictions have on daily lives of people across South Lanarkshire, but the laws are in place to stop the spread of coronavirus and help save lives.“I must.