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16.10.2020 / 09:18

Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as new face covering rules come into force

Nicola Sturgeon introduced the new rules yesterday which come into effect from today across the country. Coverings will now be required in the workplace such as in a canteen.

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St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin opens up coronavirus anxiety as protective bubble bursts

Jim Goodwin insists the bubble supposedly protecting the Scottish Premiership has well and truly burst. St Mirren have once again been hit by coronavirus, with two players testing positive ahead of their match against Motherwell tomorrow afternoon.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as 13 deaths confirmed and lockdown restrictions extended

coronavirus update for Scotland today.The First Minister addressed MSPs in a virtual session where she warned further changes might be made to measures as she attempts to curb the number of cases.Measures to control the pandemic have to be reviewed every three weeks, however rules on indoor household gatherings will not change.Sturgeon also gave further details on rules around wearing face coverings in Scotland.It comes as 13 people who returned a positive Covid-19 test died in the last 24-hour period.Sturgeon announced that 1351 more people tested positive for the deadly bug overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since March to 44,036.To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our newsletter.Travellers

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Rutherglen MP Margaret Ferrier to face no further action from Met Police over coronavirus train trip

Rutherglen representative was under investigation in relation to her train journey between London and Glasgow after testing positive with coronavirus.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces 13 coronavirus deaths in Scotland as 1351 new cases recorded

coronavirus in Scotland overnight, the First Minister has announced. Speaking at her daily briefing, Nicola Sturgeon said the death toll now stands at 2,585 since the start of the pandemic.

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Nicola Sturgeon considers travel ban to stop people coming to Scotland from UK Covid hotspots

Nicola Sturgeon is considering travel restrictions to prevent people coming to Scotland from known Covid hotspots elsewhere in the UK. It could mean residents in cities like Manchester and Liverpool - where the number of infections have rocketed in the last month - being asked not to travel north of the Border.

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Perth and Kinross COVID hotspots revealed as rate of infection rises in region

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 50 per cent last week. Data from Public Health Scotland shows 30 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up until October 12.Controversial road project set to get the go ahead despite objectionsThat is up from 21.1 the week before.

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Leading Scots medic fears risk to women's health by continuing DIY abortions

DIY abortions. Since lockdown, women have been able to take both pills required for an early medical abortion at home, if it’s clinically appropriate.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister warns Old Firms fans not to travel to Blackpool

To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our newsletter. Addressing the number of deaths recorded in Scotland of Covid patients in the last week, Nicola Sturgeon said: “We are, as I said yesterday, at a really critical moment again.

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Coronavirus Ayrshire: Two more Covid deaths in the past 24 hours

NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today. The two deaths mean that six people have passed away in the past week after contracting the virus.Of the deaths in the past 24 hours, one person was from East Ayrshire and one was from South Ayrshire.The tragic news comes as 15 people died from coronavirus across Scotland with the nation's death toll now at 2,572.Across Ayrshire 92 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the past 24 hours.

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 97 in biggest Wednesday jump since June

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has jumped by 97 - the highest increase on a Wednesday for four months.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces 15 coronavirus deaths in Scotland as 1429 new cases recorded

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The new deaths recorded overnight mean the death toll stands at 2,572 since the start of the pandemic.1,429 more people people tested positive for the deadly bug overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since March to 42,685.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as cases continue to rise across Scotland

Coronavirus cases across Scotland are continuing to rise with the number of deaths creeping up as well. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday the pandemic 'can't be seen as a contest between health and the economy'.

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Patients placed in Lanarkshire care homes without COVID test stats reveal

link.But just 41 of those patients were tested, three of whom returned a positive result. That meant 126 patients were discharged to care homes without being tested.Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon has since written to the health board to find out which care homes were affected – but the request was refused as being “manifestly unreasonable”.

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NHS dental services in Scotland to restart after coronavirus halt

coronavirus pandemic. Plans announced in Holyrood yesterday will come as a relief for many struggling patients across the country. Services will be able to restart on November 1.

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Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey on mental wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis

Rutherglen and Cambuslang, in Burnhill and Bankhead; Spittal; Burnside and Springhall; Fernhill and Cathkin; Whitlawburn and Greenlees; Farme Cross; Eastfield; Westburn and Newton; and Halfway, Hallside and Drumsagard, are, worryingly, far higher than the Scottish average.

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Nicola Sturgeon considering routine coronavirus testing for Scots care homes

Nicola Sturgeon.In a bid to allay fears about the easing of restrictions for the care sector, the First Minister stressed no final decision has been made.Speaking at the Scottish Government's coronavirus briefing on Tuesday, she said those visiting care homes are "clearly" a group who may be considered for coronavirus testing in an effort to protect vulnerable people.Sturgeon said: "Our initial, top priority focus in extending testing is protection of vulnerable groups."Those groups - and care homes are definitely one of them - where if the virus gets into them, it does really bad damage."So people going in and out of care homes is clearly one such group that we would look to consider for testing in the future."She added: "Obviously, that

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New Covid map shows neighbourhood hotspots with most cases across South Lanarkshire

published by Public Health Scotland - with 389 of those in the Hamilton area.

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Youth football blow as SFA warn Covid guidelines here to stay after Holyrood exemption appeal is rejected

SFA Joint Response Group update. It stated under 18s residing in any of the five ‘high-risk’ areas must not leave that boundary to train or play - even if their club is based just a few hundred yards over a health board border.

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Kilmarnock Bank of Scotland branch closed due to coronavirus

Kilmarnock’s Bank of Scotland branch has been closed temporarily due to the coronavirus. Bosses at the King Street outlet say that a “colleague/customer” has been affected by the virus.Customers that need to use the bank are now required to travel to Irvine in the meantime.There has been no indication given as to when the branch will reopen.A statement in the window of the King Street branch reads: “We’ve temporarily closed the branch as we’ve had a colleague/customer affected by the virus.“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and re-open the branch as soon as we are able to do so.

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Coronavirus Ayrshire: Two deaths reported as daily cases close in on 100 mark

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further two people in Ayrshire and Arran have died from coronavirus as daily cases approach the 100 mark.New data from the Scottish Government shows the deaths occurred in South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire.The grim news comes as the area set yet another record for daily case rises.Figures show 95 people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours bringing the pandemic total to 2,478.There are now 35 people in hospitals within the NHS health board region with confirmed coronavirus - a rise of six on yesterday.There remains five people battling Covid-19 in intensive care.Nationally, the picture is similarly depressing.Scotland has

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Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown is not a contest between health and the economy as redundancies rise

Nicola Sturgeon has said the battle against coronavirus should not be seen as a contest between protecting health and protecting the economy. The First Minister was speaking as new figures revealed the number of Scots claiming unemployment benefits has more than doubled in the last year.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces seven coronavirus deaths in Scotland as 1,297 new cases recorded

hospital for the killer bug with 35 in intensive care. Of the latest cases 419 were recorded in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 337 in Lanarkshire, 191 in Lothian and 95 in Ayrshire and Arran health boards.

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Scots care home loses first resident to Covid-19 after staying virus free during first wave of pandemic

Glasgow care home has been left devastated after losing its first resident to Covid-19 after staying clear of the virus during the first wave. A number of staff and residents at David Cargill House, in the city’s West End, have recently tested positive for coronavirus and are now self-isolating.

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Jeremy Clarkson slams Nicola Sturgeon's 'hatred of the English' in Covid restrictions rant

Jeremy Clarkson has accused Nicola Sturgeon of having a “hatred of the English” as the Grand Tour star slammed Scotland’s coronavirus restrictions. The 60-year-old travelled north of the border with TV pals Richard Hammond and James May to film the latest series of the Amazon Prime show.

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Scots school pupil tests positive for coronavirus as 20 youngsters told to self-isolate

coronavirus outbreak. Parents at Harlaw Academy, in Aberdeen, have received emails from school bosses saying a first year pupil had tested positive for Covid-19.

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Boris Johnson avoided Nicola Sturgeon-style Covid lockdown despite advice from top scientists

Boris Johnson ignored the advice of his own top scientists to impose a Nicola Sturgeon-style two week circuit breaker lockdown on parts of England where coronavirus is running out of control. Papers from the UK government’s SAGE advisory group show that scientific advisors officially recommended an urgent two-week ‘circuit break’ lockdown three weeks ago.

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Coronavirus numbers rise across Renfrewshire with 419 new cases this month so far

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThere were just 58 in the last week of September.To date 1,593 people in Renfrewshire have been diagnosed with the virus.The figures reflect the increased testing being carried out, but dwarf the 329 cases recorded for the whole month of April when Renfrewshire was gripped by the pandemic.The sharp increase has been dubbed “worrying” by Neil Bibby MSP after public health officials warned illegal social gatherings are continuing to contribute to the spread of the virus in Renfrewshire.Mr Bibby, Labour MSP for the West of Scotland, said: “These latest figures are worrying and show the virus is spreading again here in Renfrewshire.“We all have a responsibility to act but it is the responsibility of

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as public backs Scottish Government’s handling of crisis

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Poll shows public backs Scottish government’s handling of Covid crisis

Scottish ministers' handling of coronavirus as markedly better than their UK counterparts.The Survation survey of more than 2,000 Scots - carried out for pro-independence group Progress Scotland - shows 67% believe the Scottish Government is competent, while 70% viewed Boris Johnson's Cabinet as not competent.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also received higher ratings for her handling of the pandemic than the Prime Minister for his.Progress Scotland managing director Angus Robertson said: "This poll illustrates the significant difference in general public attitudes between the UK Government and the Scottish Government, which is largely positive towards Holyrood and negative towards Westminster."These findings are also mirrored in relation

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Scotland face fresh Czech Republic drama as their manager and one player test positive for Covid

Scotland on Wednesday despite another bout of Covid-19 chaos.But they will be without head coach Jaroslav Silhavy after he and one unnamed player recorded positive tests, with four players set to be added to the squad on Tuesday morning.Assistant Jiri Chytry will take charge of the visitors at Hampden for the Nations League clash.Last time the sides met in the reverse fixture in Olomouc, a full reserve squad and coaching staff were drafted in with only two previously capped players.But there won't be a repeat this time for Wednesday's clash, with the likes of West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek and Burnley striker Matej Vydra available.Meanwhile, Hibs defender Paul Hanlon has received a call-up to Steve Clarke's squad.Hanlon's defensive

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SFA secure £5m Covid fighting fund as Hampden is used as loan collateral

Scottish FA has taken out a £5million loan to cover a shortfall in income as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.And in the face of a £3million loss in revenue, Hampden Park has been used as collateral to secure the much-needed temporary funds.Under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, businesses can apply for finance up to £5million with the UK Government footing the bill for any interest and fees for the first year.The SFA have opted to take that maximum allowance while putting the national stadium up as a guarantee of repayment to lenders Santander.A spokesperson said: “The Scottish FA, like many other businesses affected by Covid-19, has successfully applied for a loan to help address the economic impact of the virus on the

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Testing system is criticised after Covid outbreak at West Lothian care home

“SNP Ministers have failed to introduce effective infection prevention measures comprehensively across all care homes, which has left residents at greater risk.”Linthgow SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop says the Scottish Government are working hard to bring the outbreak under control.She said:“I am deeply concerned about the outbreak at the Redmill Care Home and my thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family of the person who has sadly passed away.“I am grateful for the swift intervention of NHS Lothian, who have deployed a Multi-agency Incident Management Team to the nursing home.“However, this remains an incredibly worrying and challenging time for everyone involved.

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Coronavirus Ayrshire: New record amount of daily cases as hospital numbers increase

Ayrshire has recorded a new record for the amount of coronavirus cases reported in one day.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as a further 961 Scots test positive for Covid

To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our newsletter. Compliance with new coronavirus restrictions put in place on Friday has been “good”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.Pubs and restaurants in the central belt have been ordered to close, while elsewhere alcohol can only be served in outdoor areas.“The early anecdotal evidence that we have from the police would suggest that compliance with the new rules and with rules generally has been good,” she said.“That’s encouraging – these new restrictions are really tough for everybody and they are tough for businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector.”Nicola Sturgeon warned against travelling in Covid hotspots after concerns about infections picked up on coaches.The First Minister

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Hospital ward closes after coronavirus outbreak among patients and staff

A hospital ward has been shut to new admissions after an outbreak of coronavirus among patients and staff.

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Covid-19 outbreak among patients and staff forces NHS hospital to shut ward

coronavirus among patients and staff.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE after first weekend of pub closures

coronavirus figures. It comes after the first full weekend of pub and restaurant closures across the central belt, and early shutting times around the rest of the country.

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Should Celtic's Covid crisis be the spark to stop players going on international duty? Monday Jury

Lawrence Shankland who proved he has the bottle for the big occasion by slotting home his penalty. There’s loads more to come from this young striker.GORDON: As much as it was great to see a Scottish side buck the trend of another hard luck story, it was dreadful for 120 minutes.

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Laird redeems himself in playoff to win again in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Martin Laird lost a chance to win by making bogey on the 18th hole, only to redeem himself in a three-way playoff by making a 20-foot birdie putt on the second extra hole Sunday to win the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.Laird ended seven years without a victory in a year filled with so much doubt, which included knee surgery right about the time golf was set to resume from the COVID-19 pandemic.The 37-year-old Scot suddenly is flying high.He needed a sponsor exemption to play the tournament he won in 2009. He ended it with a birdie to beat Matthew Wolff and Austin Cook.

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UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions

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Coronavirus Scotland: 956 new cases as hospital admissions continue to rise

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded 956 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours - with 72 in Ayrshire.The national figure accounts for 14.9 per cent of newly tested individuals.The Scottish Government say there have been no new deaths of people who have tested positive for coronavirus.But there are 449 people in Scottish NHS hospitals with confirmed Covid-19 and 33 patients in intensive care.In Ayrshire and Arran, cases now total 2,295.There are 25 people in hospitals in the health board region - down one on yesterday.Five people remain in intensive care as they battle the disease.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily

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Nicola Sturgeon denies coronavirus is running out of control in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has denied that coronavirus is running out of control in Scotland after nearly 1000 new cases were confirmed overnight. The First Minister said that although the infection rate was high, the spread is taking place from a much lower base than when the pandemic was at its peak in the spring.

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 65 with almost 13,000 new cases reported

The number of new coronavirus cases in the UK has risen by 12,872. in 24 hours.

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Coronavirus in Scotland regional breakdown as 956 new cases recorded

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board have reported the highest number of cases. 296 of the new coronavirus cases in Scotland are in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths rise by 35 as PM to make announcement on Monday

The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 35 as the Prime Minister is due to make an announcement on lockdown restrictions tomorrow.

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Coronavirus in Scotland: 956 new Covid-19 cases as no deaths recorded

coronavirus in the last 24 hours across Scotland. The Scottish Government has released the latest figures which shows the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic in March is 38,998.

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National lockdown still possible as UK braces for further Covid restrictions, expert warns

lockdown is still possible and must be avoided “at all costs”, a leading UK scientist warned. Professor Peter Horby said every effort has to be made now to stop a return to the harsh restrictions imposed in March.

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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