High rates of respiratory illness such as the flu are being recorded across Dumfries and Galloway.
NHS Scotland is advising people to avoid mixing with others, stay at home and take simple measures to care for those who are most vulnerable.
Consultant in public health, Dr Andrew Rideout, said: “After years of living with Covid-19, we are all pleased to see a reduction in the measures that we have to follow to prevent the spread of infection.
