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Health boards team up to ensure pre-term babies get necessary neonatal care

Collaborative work across health boards in Scotland Is ensuring pre-term babies get the neonatal care they need.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon announces new restrictions for after Christmas

New coronavirus rules are set to come into place across Scotland after Christmas in a bid to halt the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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FBI: Pan Am Flight 103 bombing still under investigation 33 years later

Policemen look at the wreckage of the 747 Pan Am airliner that exploded and crashed over Lockerbie, Scotland, 22 December 1988. The flight was on route for New York with 259 passengers on board.

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Young Scot begins coffee company to help those struggling with mental health

A young Scot who has battled his own mental health problems has started a social enterprise firm aimed at helping other sufferers.

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Scots prison rocked by Covid outbreak with 'several' staff isolating

A Scottish jail is in turmoil after several members of staff had to isolate due to coronavirus.

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Covid restrictions for pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, football matches and large events from Boxing Day

Nicola Sturgeon today announced new restrictions in Scotland in a bid to fight the Omicron variant over the coming weeks.

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Big earning Celtic clash axed as St Mirren fall to covid chaos

St Mirren’s money-spinning clash with Celtic has been dramatically axed as covid chaos rained down on the embattled club.

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John Swinney warns Celtic v Hibs cup final could have been 'super spreader' covid event

John Swinney has warned last week's League Cup final between Celtic and Hibs could have been a “super spreader" event for the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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21.12.2021 / 19:59

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Current Covid rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and what is changing

Boris Johnson has announced that no further Covid restrictions will be put in place in England before Christmas.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces tougher Covid restrictions for Stirling residents to tackle spread of Omicron

Stricter coronavirus measures have been introduced in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron.

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21.12.2021 / 18:27

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Nicola Sturgeon announces new Covid rules for Scotland - latest restrictions in full

Scotland is to face tougher Coronavirus restrictions after Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

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BREAKING: New Covid restrictions for Lanarkshire public events and hospitality venues

Football matches and public events in Lanarkshire and across Scotland will be limited to a maximum of 500 spectators until mid-January and hospitality venues will have to reintroduce distancing and table-only service under new measures to combat coronavirus.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid latest as 5,242 new cases confirmed amid Omicron spread

Another 5,242 Covid cases have been diagnosed within the last 24 hours as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed people will not be asked to cancel their Christmas Day plans.

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Scottish Government announces nine deaths and 5,242 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed that there have been nine additional covid deaths in the last 24 hours.

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Nicola Sturgeon covid update LIVE as fears over Omicron variant grow in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon is set to update the Scottish Parliament on the latest coronavirus situation across the country later today.

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People visiting patients in Dumfries and Galloway hospitals must test negative for coronavirus before arriving

People visiting friends or family in hospital must have tested negative for Covid-19 before arriving.

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Nicola Sturgeon considering new restrictions on football matches as Omicron covid cases surge

Nicola Sturgeon is considering new restrictions on football matches in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron.

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Celebs Go Dating final cancelled as Covid carnage disrupts TV schedules again

Channel 4s Celebs Go Dating as the Omicron variant continues to spread across the UK.Chiefs of the programme had to make the hasty decision to axe the final programme over further Covid- 19 fears - as rates surge in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Scottish Government confirms NO covid deaths in Tayside overnight

The Scottish Government has confirmed no new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Scottish Government announces 6,734 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed that 6,734 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

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Andy Murray admits 'concern' Covid may wreck Australian Open bid as he changes plans

Andy Murray has changed his plans in a bid to prevent Covid from derailing his preparations for the Australian Open. The 34-year-old will now limit his time training at the National Tennis Centre this coming week in an attempt to avoid contracting the virus.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon 'incredulous' at PM's reluctance to move on restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has expressed her disappointed that neither the Prime Minister nor the Chancellor was on a call to devolved nations about the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.

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Prestwick pub boss blasts hospitality Covid guidelines as "stupid" after new advice comes in

A South Ayrshire pub owner has blasted the latest batch of hospitality Covid-19 guidelines as “stupid” after new advice was put in place.

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Scots councillor demands Boris Johnson quits as 'Downing Street staff partied' while her brother died from Covid

A furious council chief has written to Boris Johnson demanding he resign after Tory Government staff partied as her brother was dying from Covid.

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UK Government covid cash for Scotland 'doubled to £440m' but Sturgeon demands action

The UK Government said it has doubled the amount of additional funding available to Scotland to tackle Covid to £440 million.

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Scottish Government announces one death and 5,924 covid cases in last 24 hours

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

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Brian Whittle blasts Covid conspiracies that 'claim virus doesn't exist' as Ayrshire MSP issues vaccines plea

An Ayrshire MSP has hit out at those who promote Covid conspiracy theories as he urged people to get their full course of vaccinations as soon as possible.

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Not enough Scots have taken up covid booster jab warns Jason Leitch

Not enough Scots have taken the covid booster jab to fight off the new Omicron variant of the virus, the country’s chief medical adviser has warned.

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'Clear evidence' Scots are changing their activity in response to new coronavirus guidance

Deputy First Minister John Swinney insists there is "clear evidence" people are changing their activity in response to the new coronavirus guidance.

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Renfrew Fire Station forced to close after member of staff tested positive for Covid-19

Renfrew fire station was forced to close its doors after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

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Is it safe to drink alcohol before and after receiving Covid booster jab?

Scotland’s booster programme continues to roll on at pace in a bid to protect the population against Covid during the winter months.

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Scottish Government announces nine deaths and 5,917 covid cases in last 24 hours

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

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What are self-isolation rules in Scotland as Omicron becomes dominant Covid variant

Omicron is now the dominant Covid variant in Scotland - and it is said to be the main driving force behind a recent surge in case numbers.

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Nicola Sturgeon warning sparks stricter Covid rules for Scottish Premiership stars

Scottish Premiership stars will now be required to take daily Covid-19 tests to battle a surge in cases.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate update as further Omicron cases reported

A further 4,336 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland in the last 24 hours – with the disease claiming another seven lives.

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10 Covid rules that will change over Christmas and New Year in Scotland

Against all hopes, the new Omicron variant means Christmas in Scotland is set to be different again this year.

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17.12.2021 / 18:21

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What Plan C could look like in England as parts of UK announce strict Covid measures

Tougher restrictions could be imposed in the UK if coronavirus cases continue to rise and place the NHS under unsustainable pressure.

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Nicola Sturgeon says Omicron is dominant covid variant in Scotland as cases rise

Nicola Sturgeon has informed Scots that Omicron has become the dominant strain of covid north of the Border.

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Scottish Government announces 7 deaths and 4336 new covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 7 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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MSP slams Westminster's 'utterly chaotic' approach to COVID and calls for return of furlough

Central Scotland MSP Gillian Mackay has slammed the UK Government for its “utterly chaotic” approach to COVID and called for the reintroduction of the furlough scheme in Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as Omicron to become dominant strain

Nicola Sturgeon is set to hold an unscheduled coronavirus briefing later today as fears grow over the Omicron variant in Scotland.

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What time is Nicola Sturgeon's covid update today? Where to watch and what to expect?

Nicola Sturgeon will issue an update on the latest coronavirus situation in Scotland later today.

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Dumfries and Galloway hospitality industry describes new coronavirus guidance as "complete disaster"

New guidance on Covid-19 has been a “complete disaster” for hospitality businesses in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon tells Scots to 'stay at home' over Omicron fears

Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to remain at home as much as possible to stop the spread of the Omicron variant across the country.

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Latest Omicron figures in Scotland as Covid variant spreads to all mainland health board areas

The latest data on the Omicron Covid variant has been published by the Scottish Government.

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Special Covid jab clinics set up for pregnant women and partners in Omicron fight

Pregnant women and their partners are being invited to attend special Covid jab clinics in a bid to fight Omicron.

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Pregnant women urged to come forward for Covid vaccine due to 'increased risk' of severe infection

Pregnant women should now be prioritised for their Covid vaccination, the UK’s vaccines watchdog has recommended.

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Scottish Government announces 18 deaths and 5,951 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 18 people have died from coronavirus 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