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01.03.2022 / 16:39

Scottish Government announces 'important changes' to Covid testing guidance

The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on lateral flow tests as the country continues to emerge from the worst of Omicron Covid wave.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccine passports and face mask rule in classroom ends

Several coronavirus rules have been relaxed across Scotland as the country attempts to live with the deadly virus.

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Students in Lanarkshire urged to share views on mental health support at college

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is urging college students living in Lanarkshire to share their experiences on mental health and wellbeing support at college.

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What are the new Covid rules in Scotland? Two major changes today explained

A number of important Covid rule changes come into force in Scotland today.

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Foreign travel during coronavirus (COVID-19): find out what you need to do

Check if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, including approved vaccines.If you’re travelling to England from within the Common Travel Area (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and haven’t been anywhere else within the 10 days before you arrive, there are no entry requirements for coming into England.If you’ve been to a country or territory outside the Common Travel Area within the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the rules for entering England from that country.

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Police warn Scots over Covid test text scam with targets told to enter bank details

Police are urging Scots to be vigilant following a Covid-19 text scam that is currently doing the rounds.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccine passports to be scrapped next week

Scotland will scrap its covid vaccine passport scheme on Monday as the country moves towards living with the virus.

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Share of Covid recovery fund offers flexibility for council to support Lanarkshire communities

Airdrie and Shotts MSP Neil Gray is keen to see what North Lanarkshire Council will do with its share of a new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund.

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Nicola Sturgeon accused by Anas Sarwar of 'pretending' all NHS problems caused by covid

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of pretending the problems with the NHS were all caused by the pandemic.

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News Scan for Feb 23, 2022

Two independent UK studies published yesterday in PLOS Medicine find only a very slight risk of blood clots in the brain after receipt of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine and none after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Both studies were led by University of Edinburgh researchers.The first study involved analysis of the electronic health records of 46

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Paisley hospitality leaders back move to end tough covid rules

The abolition of covid restrictions in Scotland can't come soon enough, say leaders of Renfrewshire's hard-hit hospitality sector.

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Key dates in Scotland's Covid roadmap - changes to face mask and vaccine passport rules

Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced a series of important dates as Scotland continues to emerge from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dundee scientists want Scots to apply for paid UV light Covid trials

Dundee University scientists are using super-strong UV light to kill Covid-19 on work surfaces and in the air.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon launches living with virus plan

Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament yesterday that the majority of covid restrictions would be dropped next month.

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'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland

LONDON - The fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, described as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, scientists said Tuesday.The National Museum of Scotland said the fossil of the pterosaur, more popularly known as pterodactyls, is the largest of its kind ever discovered from the Jurassic period. The reptile had an estimated wingspan of more than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), similar to that of an albatross, the museum said.The fossil was discovered by PhD student Amelia Penny during a field trip on the Isle of Skye in remote northwest Scotland, in 2017, when she spotted the pterosaur’s jaw protruding from rocks.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces Scotland's plan on living with Covid

Legal requirements relating to coronavirus will change to guidance next month, as Nicola Sturgeon unveiled plans on "living with Covid".

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Glasvegas postpone first Scots show since 2018 after positive Covid test

Glasvegas have postponed their first live show since 2018 after experiencing a Covid outbreak in the band.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon to give update to parliament

Nicola Sturgeon is set to lay out her new strategic framework for dealing with covid later today.

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21.02.2022 / 17:21

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Government announces spring coronavirus booster jab plan for elderly and vulnerable across UK

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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Problem drinking tackled by Scottish whisky industry as issue soars in pandemic

A rise in problem drinking during the Covid lockdown is being tackled by the Scottish whisky industry.

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News Scan for Feb 18, 2022

The risk of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and death was much lower among more than 9,000 Canadian COVID-19 patients infected with the Omicron variant than among matched Delta patients, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA.The risk of hospitalization or death with Omicron was 41% of—and the

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Scots cancer patient died three weeks after diagnosis as health board rapped for testing delays

A Scots health board has been ordered to apologise to the family of a cancer patient who died three weeks after being diagnosed.

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Scottish Government announces 22 deaths and 7,144 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed 22 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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First Minister confirms covid jab to be offered to children

Renfrewshire children between the ages of five and 11 are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine.

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No doors will be cut to boost covid ventilation in classrooms

A controversial Scottish Government measure aimed at improving ventilation and cutting covid risk in schools will not go ahead in Renfrewshire.

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Scots singer who became voice of The Masked Dancer credits Covid lockdown for the gig

Lockdowns were tough for most musicians – but for one Scot, they provided the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Cash boost of £500,000 is shared with groups to boost mental health and well-being

Engage Renfrewshire has dished out more than £500,000 to communities in a bid to boost post-pandemic mental health.

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Scottish Government announces 5,301 new covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed 5,301 new cases of coronavirus have been identified overnight.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Covid lateral flow tests: Ten things to avoid when testing for the virus

Taking lateral flow tests regularly continues to be an important part of Scotland's fight against the spread of Covid.

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UK lifts all Covid testing requirements for vaccinated travellers

Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to Covid-19.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Scots expert slams Boris Johnson’s decision to scrap isolation rules

Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, according to a Scots health expert.

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Boris ending isolation is 'diversion from lockdown parties' says Scots Covid advisor

Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.

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Important changes to covid rules on holidays coming into effect in Scotland tomorrow

New rules on international travel in Scotland will come into effect from tomorrow as the country continues to emerge from the worst of the Omicron Covid wave.

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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly shares dad's candid life advice after mental health struggles

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly Ramsay has shared some life advice from her dad to her followers on social media.

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Covid infection rates update for all 32 Scots councils as 7,275 new cases recorded

A further 7,275 Covid cases have been confirmed in Scotland within the last 24 hours.

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10.02.2022 / 14:16

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Boris Johnson 'could face £10,000 in Partygate fines' if Covid rules were broken

Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a £10,000 fine over the partygate scandal as police move to question those involved in the rule-breaking events.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as ending self-isolation rules deemed 'unwise'

A public health expert has warned it would “probably be very unwise” for Scotland to follow England in lifting the self-isolation requirement if they test positive for covid.

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Health expert warns axing covid self-isolation rules in Scotland ‘very unwise’

A public health expert has warned it would “probably be very unwise” for Scotland to follow England in lifting the self-isolation requirement if they test positive for covid.

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09.02.2022 / 20:17

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Police are reviewing whether Christmas quiz in No 10 may have breached coronavirus restrictions

Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.

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'Stealth Omicron' Covid symptoms that could confirm infection before testing positive

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

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Scottish Government announces 15 deaths and 7,640 covid cases in last 24 hours

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

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Boris Johnson announces end to covid restrictions in England by end of February

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

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as ScotRail services to return to normal after Omicron disruption

A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

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ScotRail announces end of temporary timetable introduced amid covid surge

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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Nicola Sturgeon Covid update - six key points from announcement today

Nicola Sturgeon delivered another Covid update to the Scottish Parliament earlier today.

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Scottish Government announces 14 deaths and 6,630 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed 14 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

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Scots nurse suspended after 'starting relationship' with mental health patient then claiming she was 'blackmailed'

An NHS mental health nurse has been suspended for six months after she admitted socialising with a patient she had met on the ward and hiding it from bosses.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0