Coronavirus Scotland: R number could be as high as 1.4 as 101 new cases revealed

A new sub-variant of Omicron Covid is now spreading throughout the nation.

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A healthcare worker conducts a swab test at a COVID-19 testing site in Cruz Bay, Saint John, Virgin Islands, U.S. Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus.Long COVID is usually diagnosed many weeks after a bout with COVID-19.

PHOENIX - A restaurant owner in the Phoenix area said he was shocked when nearly his entire staff was poached by another restaurant.Incidents like the one that happened to Matt Gorman paint a picture of the aggressive competition for workers in these times.Gorman, who owns Matty G's in Tempe, had to close the restaurant shortly after Thanksgiving, after he says another restaurant poached nearly his entire staff."They didn't even give us two weeks notice. Nothing," Gorman recounted.

COVID-19 surge fuelled by the Omicron variant.St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Urgent Care Centre on King Street East will once again operate between 8 a.m.

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (9) said that his policies and the policies of the government were prepared with the future generations in mind.President Rajapaksa assured that all promises will be fulfilled.He said the government is facing challenges in various sectors, including education, agriculture, and electricity.Noting that the economy is reviving following the pandemic, President Rajapaksa urged the masses to obtain the booster dose and not leave any reason for the country to go into lockdown again.The President urged the public sector employees to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in line with the government’s policy statement.“I promised the farmers that fertilizer will be given for free and the certified price for paddy will be increased, and that was my first duty,” said the President while addressing a crowd at the Salgado Stadium in Anuradhapura.The President also promised to increase the income of the local farmers by 100% with or without fertilizer.

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Boris Johnson has announced a shock plan to end all covid self-isolation laws in England in just two weeks time.

With the announcement that Boris Johnson hopes to scrap all coronavirus restrictions by the end of February, you may be wondering what restrictions are still in place.

The City of Saskatoon is lifting vaccine mandates along with the province — but it may be done more as a requirement than by choice.

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PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise say they arrested a man after he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times during an argument over homework.According to court documents, 27-year-old Raymond Maltos was arrested on Feb.

coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

PHILADELPHIA - A water main break in Kingsessing is disrupting traffic and causing major problems early Wednesday morning. The water main break happened at approximately 6:30 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say they made an arrest in a carjacking that led to a wild pursuit Tuesday evening. The incident happened Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when police responded to report of a man following his Mercedes Benz sedan that was stolen during a carjacking at gun point about a week ago. Police were able to catch up to the vehicle which was on the 4000 block of Aramingo Avenue. When police attempted to stop the stolen Mercedes Benz, the driver took off at a high rate of speed and refused to stop, according to officials. Officers continued their pursuit until the driver of that stolen vehicle got to the 4500 block of Richmond Street when the vehicle crashed, rear-ending a parked and unattended vehicle. At this point, the driver got out of the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

Over 1⃣ crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against #COVID19

lockdown restrictions on Saturday.Those those living in the area should not invite anyone into their homes or visit other people for an indoor meeting.First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon described the move as "regrettable" but 'required to slow down he spread of the virus' after the Scottish Government announced further restrictions last night.

Covid-19 were found across the UK in 24 hours. It is the highest daily figure seen since May 17, the Department of Health in England has announced.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang, as well as the rest of the region, are now asked to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “It is clearly regrettable that these restrictions need to be extended to people living in Lanarkshire.

SFA to steer clear of watching their kids play football.Hampden chiefs have sent out letters asking spectators not to attend grassroot games as Covid-19 wreaks more havoc on Scotland’s national sport.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has agreed that 300 fans will be allowed at Aberdeen’s game with Kilmarnock and Ross County’s home match with Celtic, but supporters are being urged to stay away from kids’ football.The SFA issued their plea in conjunction with the Scottish Youth Football Association.Their letter said: “As much as we would want parents and spectators to support youngsters it is too big a risk for large groups to gather and risk spread of the virus.

Lanarkshire lockdown hasn’t completely gone away following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement at Holyrood today, with the latest restrictions applying nationwide.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus restrictions mean East Kilbride and Strathaven residents will only be able to meet in groups of up to six people.Talk of a Lanarkshire lockdown hasn't completely gone away following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement at Holyrood today, with the latest restrictions applying nationwide.No more than six people from a maximum of two households will be allowed to meet up socially, whether that be in your house or at a pub or restaurant.The new restrictions come into law on Monday (September 14) but Ms Sturgeon urged residents to start following them now.Other new regulations include mandatory face coverings for staff and customers

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The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 12, with all of the fatalities occurring in England as Scotland and Wales reported another sharp rise in cases.

Nicola Sturgeon has signalled the government could reduce the number of people allowed to meet for social gatherings.

pub crawls as health officials struggle to keep on top of the rapid spread of Covid-19. The First Minister made the direct plea on the day new restrictions on movement were extended from Glasgow across most of west central Scotland.

coronavirus cases - the highest daily increase in positive tests for more than 17 weeks. The last time more people tested positive for Covid-19 was May 8, when there were 225 new cases of infection.The increase, up from Saturday's figure of 141 people, takes the weekly total of confirmed infections to 1,079 - the most over a seven-day period since May 6.

Covid-19 spreads between households has warned the killer bug will impact on our lives for another three years.Professor Hendrik Streeck has said spikes such as those seen in Scotland in recent weeks are inevitable for the foreseeable future – and said the public should get used to it.The leading German virologist has said hopes of a vaccine are not guaranteed and people must prepare to alter their everyday life – claiming he believes we’ll still be battling the virus in 2023.A ban on visiting other households was reintroduced in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire this week, following an increase in cases linked to indoor gatherings at residential properties.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a plea not to flout

Coronavirus transmission rates in Scotland have risen above 1 following a surge in cases, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded one coronavirus death in the past 24 hours, it was revealed this lunchtime.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there have been 156 new positive cases recorded during the same period.Six of the new cases have been reported in Ayrshire & Arran with Greater Glasgow showing the biggest spike on 86 cases.The new figure takes the total number of cases across the country to 20,788 since the outbreak began.Speaking at her update in Edinburgh today, Ms Sturgeon said 258 people are being treated in hospital with five currently in intensive care.The news follows on from new local lockdown restrictions being imposed yesterday in

Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. 

Glasgow has been put under new lockdown restrictions after spike in the number of coronavirus infections.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxGlasgow's lockdown is being tightened after coronavirus cases skyrocketed in the city.Restrictions on visiting other households are being reintroduced in the Glasgow area, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday.The restrictions will apply to people living in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire — affecting more than 800,000 people.They will be in place for two weeks, but will be reviewed after a week.The move came after 66 new positive tests were recorded in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.The daily incidence rate of Covid-19 is now almost 33 new cases per 100,000 people in West Dunbartonshire, 22 in

coronavirus in Scotland registered in the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government confirmed the total number of positive cases now stands at 20,632.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Bonfire Night events and Christmas light switch-ons run by the council have been cancelled this year.Councillors agreed at a full council meeting last week to take the early decision to cancel them now rather than spend money and time preparing for them.It follows a recommendation by officers who say the events wouldn’t be able to be held until phase four of the Scottish Government’s route map out of the Covid-19 crisis, which could still be some time away.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will remain in phase 3 because coronavirus remains a significant threat to public health.Christmas lights will still be displayed in the area but there

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by four, with all of the fatalities occurring in England.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire and Arran has recorded 16 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours - part of 123 detected across Scotland.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that the new figures were 'a worry' but said it was important to note that the positivity rate remains below one per cent.No new deaths from the disease have been reported with the pandemic total remaining at 2,494.A total of 20,318 people across Scotland have now tested positive.In Ayrshire and Arran, the total number of confirmed cases stands at 1,340.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSixteen new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ayrshire during the past 24 hours.It takes the total number of positive tests in the region since the outbreak began to 1,340.Across Scotland, a total of 123 people have tested positive during the last day.No new deaths have been reported, with the number of people in Scots hospitals at 251, five of whom are in intensive care.Nicola Sturgeon said the rise in positive tests was "worrying" but said the percentage of positive tests remained below one per cent.The First Minister also said today that Test & Protect teams are "working hard to break transmission chains".It comes as record numbers

First Minister vowed to look into the rise in cases over the last 48 hours. There were 123 new cases of coronavirus in Scotland registered overnight - after the 88 announced yesterday.