Readers react to the dramatic decrease in the Covid-19 rate in Dumfries & Galloway

READERS have reacted to the dramatic decrease in the Covid-19 rate just across the border. NHS Dumfries & Galloway has recorded big reduction in Covid-19  with the authority announcing 270 new cases in the week ending January 24. This has decreased from 432 cases the previous week. In the week-ending January 3, 801 cases were recorded.  Interim director of public health Valerie White said: “This is good progress but we still have some way to go in bringing down the number of cases. “I’d urge everyone to follow the rules.  "It's crucial that if experiencing symptoms, even if mild, individuals self-isolate with their household members and book a test.”