A West Dunbartonshire care worker has died from suspected coronavirus, it is understood.
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Schools throughout West Dunbartonshire will close their doors after final classes on Friday - and may not reopen until after the summer holidays.
The announcement came from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this afternoon, with the number of cases of coronavirus in the country continuing to rise.
Ms Sturgeon said: "It is now inevitable that we will be closing schools and nurseries.
“Schools and nurseries will close at the end of this week and I wanted to give parents notice of that now.
“There are two
A West Dunbartonshire care worker has died from suspected coronavirus, it is understood.
Scots schools and nurseries have been told to dig out all unused PPE to be delivered to coronavirus hospital wards.
Car parks at locations like Moss O'Balloch and Balloch Park will be closed in order to limit the spread of coronavirus West Dunbartonshire Council have confirmed.
There are now 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Dumfries and Galloway.
A dedicated police officer has spoke of her frustration after being told her son couldn’t get a space at an education hub for children of key workers.
For generations, your local paper’s team has been moved and amazed by the achievements and resilience of the people of West Dunbartonshire during the highs and lows that life inevitably brings.
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Recycling and food waste uplifts have been stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on hair salons, building sites and non-essential shops to close.
West Dunbartonshire's SQA school exams are cancelled due to the coronavirus breakout.
A campaign is being launched to reduce thousands of needless false fire alarms.
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