Coronavirus Scotland: 383 new cases as First Minister gets set to address nation

coronavirus test.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh.It means a total of 2544 have passed away after testing positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.1246 new cases of coronavirus have been announced across Scotland in the same period.397 people are currently being treated in hospital with six in intensive care.440 new cases were reported in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 306 in Lanarkshire and 192 in Lothian.The alarming trend

a shutdown of the hospitality industry across much of the country.Jason Leitch said today businesses should consult with their local authority if they are unsure whether they will be able to reopen tomorrow.The hospitality industry was thrown into confusion yesterday after Nicola Sturgeon said licensed cafes would be able to stay open during a 16-day lockdown if they agreed to stop selling alcohol.But it was not immediately clear if that distinction also applied to licensed restaurants.Appearing

coronavirus measures are introduced.

East Kilbride as of Friday for just over two weeks in a bid to halt the surge in coronavirus cases.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Lanarkshire for five consecutive days.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed another 130 cases in the region today as she warned further restrictions across Scotland may be needed "in the near future".Since the first cases of the virus were confirmed in the region in March, there have been just six days when more than 100 new cases have been

Coronavirus cases have continued to rise across Scotland over the weekend as four deaths were recorded. Nicola Sturgeon said infections are spreading to older people and suggested new restrictions will be considered by experts today and discussed by the government tomorrow.Deputy first minister John Swinney has also said it was a "cause for concern" and warned there could be further restrictions put in place.

track and trace system is being undermined by a legal loophole that allows false information to be given at pubs and restaurants.While First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said venues are required by law to collect details and turn away customers who refuse, there is no legislation saying a genuine name and phone number must be given.A Sunday Mail investigation has exposed how the potentially fatal flaw allowed bars, coffee shops and restaurants across the country to be visited using bogus

The Scottish total has risen by a further 806, which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said includes a number of results from Friday and Saturday.The national tally is now at 28,604. 123 people are in hospital with 14 in intensive care.

link.The First Minister announced the new measures, which include an outright ban on indoor household gatherings.Pubs, bars and restaurants will also be required to close at 10pm from Friday.At the Scottish Parliament, MS Sturgeon said: “We will introduce a strict nationwide curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants.

Ayrshire seven new positive tests have been recorded since yesterday. The total for the region now stands at 1535.At the moment, 73 people are in hospital with coronavirus and 8 people are in intensive care.The First Minister said: "The Scottish Cabinet will meet tomorrow to take stock.

self-isolation rules.

police officer has teamed up with the NHS to send a clear message to youngsters flouting strict covid rules. PC Jack ‘Shagger’ McLaren - star of the BBC’s Scot Squad - ordered ‘bams’ who are hosting raves during the pandemic to ‘knock it on the head’.

coronavirus has not been ruled out, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted.

Nicola Sturgeon has been given assurances by the UK Government that access to testing will not be restricted in Scotland while a backlog of cases is dealt with south of the Border. The SNP leader said today she had held constructive talks with Matt Hancock, the UK health secretary, on the subject as public demand for Covid tests continues to grow.

parents have been left confused over the new Rule of Six restrictions which say children can mix at school - but outside of school can only mix with one other household. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that new measures came into force on Monday, which say no more than six people form two households can meet socially, either indoors or outdoors.

Nicola Sturgeon said she cannot rule out imposing a curfew for pubs and restaurants if the number of Scots testing positive for Covid continues to rise. UK Government ministers are already considering introducing a 10pm or 11pm curfew on hospitality businesses if local measures are unable to bring the spread of the virus under control in England.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Lanarkshire saw its first confirmed coronavirus death for more than two months announced yesterday (September 15).First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed one new death in Scotland yesterday - the 2500th - which was the first in Lanarkshire since July 5.In total 354 people have now died from Covid-19 in Lanarkshire including 185 in South Lanarkshire and 169 in North Lanarkshire.The news comes as another 59

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 267 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been announced by the Scottish Government  - including 13 in Ayrshire.The overall figure account for 3.6 per cent of people tested in the last 24 hours.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that the number was higher than it typically would be due to a backlog of test cases.One more death was confirmed of a person who tested positive for coronavirus