Study finds local Covid restrictions in Scotland did not trigger change in behaviour

Study finds local Covid restrictions in Scotland did not trigger change in behaviour

New research found that local Covid-19 restrictions had “no effect” on how closely Scots followed social distancing rules.

Regional Covid-19 restrictions ‘did not change behaviour’ during 2020 – study

People did not change their behaviour when restrictions were tightened, defying scientists’ expectations, a study has found. Regional restrictions did not change people’s behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic despite rising numbers in Scotland, a study indicates. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen examined adherence to restrictions including social distancing, mask-wearing, staying at home and handwashing, and found people in high o…

Local restrictions 'did not alter behaviour' during Covid pandemic

Researchers examined adherence to Covid restrictions including social distancing, mask-wearing, staying at home and hand washing.

Regional Covid restrictions 'did not change behaviour' during 2020, finds study

People did not change their behaviour when restrictions were tightened, including social distancing and mask wearing, defying scientists' expectations