it was guidance rather than rules. in a statement to the scottish parliament, the first minister has set out the new advice to prevent the spread of the variant while the booster programme is rolled out. it's the toughest approach of any of the four uk nations. let's take a look at the new guidelines: people across scotland will be asked to reduce to a maximum of three the number of households meeting in social settings around christmas. but the first minister added that this would not apply on christmas day and that plans should not be cancelled. firms will also be encouraged to bring back physical distancing and screens in shops and hospitality venues. over 18s will be able to book their boosterjabs from tomorrow but she conceded that "not everyone will have been vaccinated by the end of december". the first minister said the extra measures were needed because even if the omicron variant