SNP MP Angus MacNeil has warned that people should not go on holiday to the Scottish Islands.
In a stark warning on Twitter he showed images of the preparations for coronavirus on Barra, saying they weren't "far from third-world basic".
He said it applies to all Scottish islands and added: "No ventilators, no much oxygen either, no testing. Islands such as this could be badly hit."
Castlebay village hall in Barra and medics have prepared for #coronavirus - this is not far from 3rd world basic. No ventilators, no much oxygen either, no testing. Islands such as this could be badly hit. Message is don't come on holiday please RT. pic.twitter.com/3kV8S1zoZW
— Angus B MacNeil MP (@AngusMacNeilSNP) March 20, 2020
As of today, there have been seven deaths among 373 confirmed cases in Scotland.
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Additional measures are being rolled out by both the Scottish and the UK Governments including the announcement that pubs, clubs and restaurants are to close.
Additional movement to the Scottish islands could spell disaster as people might bring the virus. The healthcare facilities on the islands are not set up to handle a sudden spike in cases and so it is of utmost importance to reduce the number of cases where possible.
Meanwhile, the Twitter account for the Isle of Raasay has reminded people that the islands are not "safe havens" to escape to.
(1/4) Raasay echoes calls from other rural communities and ministers such as @KateForbesMSP
— Isle of Raasay (@IsleofRaasay) March 21, 2020
in reminding people that islands such as Raasay are neither safe havens nor a suitable place to escape or isolate to in times like these. #covid19UK #highlands #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/CIkX5TiNsd
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