Coronavirus Scotland: 51 new deaths as new Christmas guidance is issued

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere have been another 689 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Scotland as further concerns about the impact of easing restrictions for Christmas were aired today.Figures have been published by the Scottish Government this afternoon as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.Scotland's death toll from the virus has increased by 38 and now stands at 4,173.

Ardrossan North West - 15 Irvine Tarryholme - 12 Kilwinning Central and North - 18 Kilwinning West and Blacklands -18 Ardrossan North East - 10 Beith West - 11 Irvine Castlepark North - 11 Irvine Central - 7 Kilbirnie North - 7 Kilwinning Whitehirst Park and Woodside -16 Saltcoats North East - 12 Ardrossan Central - 6 Beith East & Rural - 6 Dalry East and Rural - 3 Dalry West - 3 Dreghorn - 5 Irvine Bourtreehill - 3 Irvine Castlepark South - 6 Irvine East - 6 Irvine Girdle

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland's failure to tackle our drug crisis has been confirmed - up six cent on the worst death rate in the world the previous year.The data for 2018 reveals the worst fears that our poorest communities, already ravaged by cheap street drugs, are sinking ever deeper into despair.Total deaths rose from 1,187 in 2018 to 1,264 in 2019.

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland overnight, official figures reveal.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 1,064 new cases of Covid-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 105,370.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon also announced that 1,001 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 104,306.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Kindness was on display across the generations in Renfrewshire this week as more than 3,000 Christmas cards made by the region's youngsters were handed out to care home residents and pensioners.After a tough year, children were able to deliver some festive cheer as they took part in I Am Me Scotland's Christmas card competition, which was this year aimed at bringing a smile to the people the coronavirus

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere have been another 897 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Scotland as 16 councils prepare to have restrictions eased later this week.Figures have been published by the Scottish Government this afternoon as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.The data has been presented a day after local authorities found out their new coronavirus restrictions levels with North, East and South

Ayrshire coronavirus cases have been reported in the past 24 hours as decision on tier restrictions looms.The Scottish Government will decide what measures all three Ayrshire local authorities will have tomorrow.Nicola Sturgeon previously said that all Tier 4 local authorities — including East and South Ayrshire — will be moved from the country's toughest measures on Friday, December 11.

open locally.  Number of positive coronavirus cases between November 21 to 27:Ardrossan North West - 6 Beith East & Rural - 14Dreghorn - 13Irvine Bourtreehill - 7Irvine Castlepark North - 8Irvine Central - 1-4Irvine Girdle Toll and Stanecastle - 7Irvine Perceton and Lawthorn - 10Irvine Tarryholme - 8Kilwinning West and Blacklands - 7Kilwinning Whitehirst Park and Woodside - 8Saltcoats Central - 1-4Saltcoats North East - 11Saltcoats North West - 7Stevenston Hayocks - 5Stevenston North West -

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infections, with 1,125 people currently in hospital and 90 being treated in intensive care for Covid-19. It comes as the four UK nations agreed a plan for the festive period.Christmas gatherings will be set at eight people over 12 years old in Scotland - and households should stay two metres apart indoors, according to new official guidance.

The government has announced it will ease coronavirus restrictions over Christmas - allowing three households to meet for a limited time.The arrangement, which has been agreed by the UK government and leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will apply from December 23 to 27.Everyone in the bubble can stay in any of those three people’s houses, and go to outdoor public spaces like parks and places of worship together.Each bubble will be “fixed” and exclusive - meaning you can’t be in

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 41 people have died from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours - including four in Ayrshire and Arran.But there has been a sizeable drop in new;y reported cases of the disease - 771 today compared to 949 yesterday.The new Covid-19 figures were released this afternoon by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland.They show that three people have died in South Ayrshire and

Covid lockdown driving rules. In a statement this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs also urged people to continue to play their part in stopping the virus from spreading.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterNorth Ayrshire will remain in the third level of Covid-19 restrictions.Meanwhile our neighbours in South and East Ayrshire face three weeks at the fourth tier, starting from 6pm this Friday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed her ‘tough decision’ to move East and South Ayrshire into a tier four in a bid to save Christmas plans.The increased restrictions are the closest to the national

coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed.A further 1,248 people have tested positive for the virus overnight bringing the total number of cases to 83,259.The death toll for Scotland now stands at 3,323 since the start of the pandemic in March.A total of 1,249 people are currently receiving hospital treatment of which 95 are in intensive care.The figures emerged as Nicola Sturgeon is due to update the Scottish parliament and the country on the changes to

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 717 new cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in Scotland as local authorities wait for the next announcement on which Covid level they will be placed in.Scotland's death toll from the virus is up six to 3,286.

coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours. The low figure is a result of Register Offices being closed over the weekend, and may not be a true reflection of the figures.