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14.01.2022 / 17:55

Scots Covid death toll passes grim 10,000 milestone as 9,910 new cases reported

A further 9,910 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland – as the nation's death toll from the virus passes a grim new milestone.

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Scottish Government confirms SIX deaths and 439 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed SIX coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Scottish Government confirms 41 new Covid deaths in last 24 hours

A further 41 deaths of people in Scotland who tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours.

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Scots teacher sheds four stone in lockdown after Covid left her barely able to walk

A Scots teacher has told how she shed four stone in lockdown after Covid left her barely able to walk.

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Boom in holiday queries sparked by covid rules relaxation but airport bosses say it will take until at least 2025 for industry recovery

Eager holidaymakers grounded for too long have sparked a massive boom in travel enquiries.

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Dad of Scots schoolgirl diagnosed with cancer after taking Covid test taking on gruelling 'Tour de France'

An inspiring Scots dad is taking on the gruelling Tour de France bicycle route inspired by his daughter who was diagnosed with cancer after having a Covid test.

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Next Covid variant could be 'more severe' than Omicron, Jason Leitch has warned

The next Covid variant could be ‘more severe’ than Omicron, Scotland’s National Clinical Director has warned.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as NHS absences at highest level since start of pandemic

NHS staff absences due to coronavirus are at their highest level since the pandemic began in 2020, according to the latest official statistics.

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Major update coming to Scotland's Covid vaccine passport app later today

A major update to Scotland’s Covid vaccine passport app will be released later today.

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How tap water and fizzy juice can give a false positive Covid test according to NHS doctor

An NHS doctor took to the social media platform TikTok to explain how tap water and other soft drinks are showing up false positives for Covid-19 lateral flow test results.

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Scottish Government confirms FIVE deaths and 393 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed FIVE coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Covid vaccine passports in Scotland are worth 'the fuss', insists John Swinney

John Swinney has claimed he doesn't understand "the fuss" over the introduction of covid vaccine passports in Scotland.

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Boris Johnson's senior covid adviser Jonathan Van-Tam quits role as deputy chief medical officer

Boris Johnson’s deputy chief medical adviser has suddenly resigned.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Boris Johnson's future in balance after he admits attending lockdown party

Boris Johnson's future hangs in the balance today after he admitted attending a party in the Downing Street garden during the first covid lockdown in 2020.

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Mental health campaigns highlight support available to people in Lanarkshire who are struggling

Scotland's principal medical officer for mental health has urged those feeling the pressure to reach out for help.

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Doctor explains how using tap water or fizzy drinks will give false positive Covid lateral flow test

An NHS doctor has explained why using tap water or fizzy drinks on a Covid lateral flow test can give you a positive result.

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Scots singer juggles work on NHS Covid frontline to launch new song

A Dundee singer is juggling work on the NHS frontline to launch her new song.

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Shevon Daniel hammers 75: SL in big win against Ireland

Opener Shevon Daniel hammered a blistering 75 runs as Sri Lanka Under 19s recorded a mammoth 128 run win against Ireland on Tuesday (11) in their opening warm-up match of the 2022 ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup held in the West Indies.Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl with the match being cut short for 43 overs due to overnight rain.

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Covid passport scheme in Scotland could be applied to 'range of scenarios', says John Swinney

John Swinney has announced a "range of scenarios" are under consideration by the Scottish Government on extending the covid passport scheme.

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Omicron symptoms and the Covid sign you may notice during your bathroom visits

The Omicron Covid variant is now the dominant strain throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

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Mental health services in Lanarkshire 'inadequate' say politicians

Mental health services in Lanarkshire need to drastically improve say local politicians.

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Eight announcements Nicola Sturgeon made during her Covid update earlier today

Nicola Sturgeon announced changes to the current Covid restrictions during an address to the Scottish Parliament earlier today.

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Fully vaccinated for Scots includes getting booster - what it means for covid app and sports

There is a new definition of fully vaccinated for Scots and it includes getting a booster.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon hints at long term shift away from restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give her latest covid statement to MSPs later today after suggesting her government is planning for a long-term shift away from the kind of restrictions Scots have faced since the start of the pandemic.

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Scots mum-of-four dies of Covid after postponing second jab due to illness

A Scots mum-of-four tragically died of Covid-19 after repeatedly postponing the second dose of the Covid vaccine due to recurring illness.

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as First Minister hints at long term shift away from restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.

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Devastated wife of 'Needlephobic' Scots games developer who died of Covid at 51 urges people to get jab

The wife of a revered Scots games developer who died of Covid has urged people to get vaccinated - after revealing that his lifelong phobia of needles had stopped him getting the jab.

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Nicola Sturgeon hints at long term shift away from restrictive covid measures in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has hinted the Scottish Government is planning for a long term shift away from restrictive coronavirus measures.

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Scots professor dies after Covid battle as family pay tribute to 'kind' academic

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a "gifted, kind and compassionate" Scots university professor after she died following a lengthy battle with coronavirus.

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All the Covid variants of concern identified in Scotland so far

Omicron continues to spread throughout Scotland - with daily Covid infection numbers remaining in the tens of thousands.

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Scots hospitals Covid latest as 11,827 new cases confirmed

A further 11,827 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland – including 903 in Ayrshire and Arran.

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Scottish Government confirms NO deaths and 849 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed NO new coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Police Scotland increases support for Lanarkshire during the pandemic

More than 300 officers throughout Scotland will be moved to support local policing divisions cope with the latest phase of the pandemic.

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Nicola Sturgeon urged to relax covid rules after Omicron measures 'failed'

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to relax covid restrictions in Scotland amid claims the measures brought in to halt the spread of the Omicron variant have "failed to make a difference".

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as plans to cut self-isolation period for those with virus ruled out

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has ruled out plans to further cut the self-isolation period for those with the virus in Scotland.

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Scottish Government confirms three deaths and 7,561 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that three people have died from covid in the last 24 hours.

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The reason Omicron symptoms are less severe than other Covid variants

First identified in Botswana and South Africa, Omicron has now become the dominant strain of Covid in Scotland.

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How and when will the pandemic end as we 'learn to live' with Covid

It has been a pretty tough start to the year for some who were forced to miss out on festive celebrations because of Covid.

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Omicron, IHU and Flurona: The latest on Covid variants causing concern

Cases of Covid remain high in Scotland as Omicron takes hold.

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Every Scots council's Covid infection rate from Public Health Scotland amid 12,602 new cases

Scotland has recorded another 12,602 Covid cases as the number of people being treated in hospital with the disease climbed again in the last 24 hours.

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Will a fourth Covid vaccine be needed? Everything we know so far

A fourth coronavirus jab may be needed to improve levels of protection, a vaccine boss has said.

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'Surprising' reason some young people are afraid to get Covid vaccine according to new study

The reason some young people haven't gotten vaccinated for Covid has puzzled researchers.

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Omicron 'warning signs' as doctors explain when Covid sufferers should seek medical help

Covid infections continue to rise in Scotland following the emergence of the new Omicron variant over the past few weeks.

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Latest Covid rules for schools as pupils return to the classroom amid Omicron surge

South Ayrshire schools returned this week from winter break to an already brighter start to the year than last year’s online learning.

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Scottish Government confirms TWO deaths and 1,267 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed TWO new coronavirus death s were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Police Scotland to increase support to Tayside officers during pandemic

Police Scotland has announced extra support measures to help Tayside officers during the pandemic.

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Airdrie boss returns positive Covid test and will miss East Fife match

Airdrie manager Ian Murray has received a positive Covid test and will miss Saturday's League One match with East Fife.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as pre-departure tests no longer needed for travellers

Pre-departure covid tests have been scrapped for people heading to or coming back to Scotland from abroad.

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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