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30.12.2021 / 13:47

Humza Yousaf says ‘exceptionally high’ number of jags still needed to meet covid booster target

An “exceptionally high” number of booster vaccines need to be given over Thursday and Friday for Scotland to meet its target of having 80% of adults “boosted by the bells”, the Health Secretary has said.

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Michelle McManus tests positive for Covid while pregnant with second child

Scottish singer Michelle McManus told fans on social media that she had tested positive for Covid-19 this morning.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon confirms people can meet up on Hogmanay

Scots will be allowed to meet-up on Hogmanay to toast the New Year as Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed there will be no changes to the country's covid restrictions.

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Prisoners at Scots jail kept in cells on Christmas day and given banana for breakfast amid Covid staffing crisis

A Covid staffing crisis at a privately run jail saw prisoners given bananas in their cells for their Christmas Day breakfast.

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Scotland's Covid self-isolation rules, when to get a test and when you are considered a 'close contact'

Cases of coronavirus in Scotland reached a record high during this year's Christmas period, with over 15,000 new cases announced today.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon confirms no change to self-isolation rules

Nicola Sturgeon said she will not introduce further coronavirus restrictions at this stage because coronavirus cases in Scotland’s hospitals have “remained broadly stable”.

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Dundee rocker Ricky Ross urges Scots to get 'boosted by the bells' in Covid jab plea

Scots rocker Ricky Ross has added his voice to the chorus of famous faces asking people to get "boosted by the bells" to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon due to give update to MSPs today

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.

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Clyde boss provides transfer update as he calls for pandemic help

Clyde boss Danny Lennon believes playing on through the festive season is the correct decision, but says clubs need help during the pandemic.

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as cases reach record levels

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.

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U.K. nations except England tighten COVID-19 rules

Today in the U.K. another record for COVID-19 cases with more than 129,000 in a single day.

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Forth Valley health chief issues Hogmanay jab push as 70 per cent get booster

A drive to get locals boosted with a third Covid vaccine dose ahead of Hogmanay has led to almost 70 per cent being triple jabbed in Stirling.

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Scottish Government announces 9,360 covid cases as high festive figures continue

The high number of positive Covid-19 tests in Scotland has continued to reach record levels over the festive period, according to the latest figures.

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Clan postpone festive home fixtures due to coronavirus crowd restrictions

Glasgow Clan fans have been dealt a blow after seeing their club’s home fixtures put on ice.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon urges people to stick to guidelines

Cases of coronavirus reached their highest ever level on Boxing Day, according to the latest Scottish Government statistics.

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Scots prisoners have almost 2,000 mobile phones seized during pandemic

Nearly 2,000 Scottish Government funded mobile phones have been confiscated from inmates during the covid pandemic, according to the latest data.

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Nicola Sturgeon pleas with Scots to stick to guidelines as highest ever covid cases recorded

Nicola Sturgeon has pleaded with Scots to stick to the new restrictions after the highest number of cases was recorded over the Christmas period.

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UK lockdown announcement: No new Covid restrictions before New Year, confirms Govt

coronavirus variant.The health Secretary said nothing else will be introduced in England before the new year but “people should remain cautious”.It comes as a relief to the hospitality sector, as bars and restaurants have been given the green light to continue with their plans for New Year's Eve celebrations which were challenged by the potential new Covid restrictions.England is currently under 'Plan B' restrictions which include Brits having to work from home where possible as well as introducing Covid passes to gain entry into large events.

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East Ayrshire health bosses apologise for 'failings' in tragic cancer patient's treatment

Top brass at East Ayrshire health and social care partnership have apologised to the family of a cancer patient who died after ‘failings’ were made during the control of their treatment at a local medical practice.

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27.12.2021 / 19:03

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UK records 320,000 more Covid cases over three days of Christmas

The UK has recorded 320,000 new Covid cases over the three days of Christmas, including 98,515 in the last 24 hours.

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27.12.2021 / 14:09

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Entire school years might need to be 'sent home due to Covid staff shortages'

Schools are drawing up plans to send whole year groups home for remote learning if staff shortages hit.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as new restrictions come into effect for hospitality industry

New coronavirus restrictions have come into effect as fears grow over the spread of the Omicron variant across the country.

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New covid restrictions come into effect in pubs and restaurants in Scotland as nightclubs to shut

New restrictions on leisure settings have come into force across Scotland over fears of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

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Mental health issues among Police Scotland staff cause over 165,000 lost days in last two years

More than 165,000 working days have been lost among Police Scotland staff suffering from mental health issues in the last two-and-a-half years.

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Seven important new Covid rules everyone in Scotland must follow this week

Millions of people in Scotland will have to follow several new Covid rules and restrictions coming into force this week which will impact everything from pubs to football.

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26.12.2021 / 18:29

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Four restrictions Boris Johnson could bring in next week to tackle coronavirus

A number of measures will be on the table for discussion as ministers meet to discuss possible new Covid restrictions next week.

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26.12.2021 / 17:33

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Boris Johnson poised for decision on new restrictions as Covid jabs 'to be offered door-to-door'

Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.

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26.12.2021 / 12:37

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Tough Covid restrictions from today in parts of the UK - but not in others

Tough new restrictions have come into effect today in a bid to tackle the spread of Omicron - but not across all of the UK.

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New Covid restrictions now in place in Northern Ireland

New coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Northern Ireland today to try to combat rising Covid cases.

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Veteran lawyer loses crown as top legal aid earner as Covid pandemic slashes income

Veteran lawyer Donald Findlay has lost his crown as Scotland’s top legal aid earner.

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Doctor explains how Scots can tell if their positive Covid lateral flow test is wrong

A very faint positive line on a lateral flow test may be a sign of a wrong Covid result, a doctor has said.

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Scot who spent last Christmas working in covid test centre has TV show picked up by Amazon

A Scot who spent last Christmas working at a Covid-19 test centre is celebrating this festive season as his TV series goes down a storm on Amazon Prime Video.

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Scottish Government announces 10 deaths and 7076 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 10 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Scottish Government confirms ONE covid death and 177 new Omicron cases in Tayside overnight

The Scottish Government has confirmed ONE new coronavirus death and 177 new Omicron cases have been reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Covid vaccine centres to close on Christmas and Boxing Day as testing facilities to remain open

Covid vaccine centres in Scotland are set to close later today as Scots are being urged to come forward to get jabbed before the big day.

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Scots will 'probably' need fourth covid jab in 'next few years', says Jason Leitch

Scots could be asked to get a fourth coronavirus vaccine over the "next few years" as immunity from the deadly virus wanes.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to get vaccinated in Christmas message

Nicola Sturgeon is urging Scots to get their coronavirus vaccine in her message ahead of Christmas Day.

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Military drafted in to help Scots health boards battle surge in Omicron cases

Military personnel are being drafted in to help Scottish health boards treat Omicron patients.

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Stirling Hogmanay fireworks to go ahead despite tighter coronavirus restrictions

Stirling’s Hogmanay fireworks display will go ahead despite tougher coronavirus restrictions being introduced from Boxing Day.

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Scottish Government announces 11 deaths and 6,215 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 11 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

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St Mirren playing Celtic amid Covid chaos was wrong, says Well boss

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander says it was wrong to force Covid-hit St Mirren to play against Celtic last night, and says football authorities need to take scenarios like that more seriously.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as study finds Omicron milder but fears remain over high cases

The Omicron variant appears to be milder with less people ending up in hospital, according to a new study carried out by Scottish scientists.

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Scots family kept thousands of miles apart by Covid reunited as dad pipes son and new daughter-in-law home

A family kept thousands of miles apart by Covid-19 were finally reunited as a dad piped his son and new daughter-in-law home to Scotland yesterday.

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Omicron less severe than Delta with fewer hospitalisations, two studies suggest

A new study from South African suggests that those infected with Omicron were much less likely to end up in hospital than those with Delta.

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Covid fight latest as Public Health Scotland confirm 2,434 new cases with 2.7m booster jabs delivered

Another 2,434 Covid cases have been diagnosed in Scotland while a further 11 people who contracted the virus have died.

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Scottish Government announces 11 deaths and 2434 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 11 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

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Scottish Government confirms ONE covid death in Tayside overnight

The Scottish Government has confirmed ONE new coronavirus death has been reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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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