Coronavirus Scotland: Death toll increases by 39 with ease on restrictions ahead

direct to your inboxThe UK has recorded its highest daily increase of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.Government figures show that as of 9am on Bank Holiday Monday, there had been a further 41,385 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,329,730.But the figures for deaths and cases are likely to be higher as Scotland is not releasing death data between December 24 and 28, and Northern Ireland is not providing either case or

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere have been a further 1,314 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Scotland within the past 24 hours.Meanwhile, Scotland's death toll from the virus has tragically increased by 43 and now stands at 4,416.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 744 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Scotland, according to new figures released this afternoon.Data has been produced by the Scottish Government as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.Scotland's death toll from the virus has increased by 36 and now stands at 4,239.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 30 people in Scotland have died after contracting coronavirus.The death toll was revealed this afternoon as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged caution over the relaxation of restrictions at Christmas.She is urging Scots to limit their Christmas bubbles to two households despite previously published rules stating that up to three would be possible.She said: "The safest way to spend

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.

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direct to your inboxUrgent talks between UK leaders on the easing of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas will resume on Wednesday amid increasing pressure to halt the plans over concerns of a fresh spike in cases.Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove discussed the scheduled relaxation with the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Tuesday but they did not confirm a new position.However, a source in the UK Government said there were no plans to change number of days or

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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 restrictions placed on the city of Edinburgh have not been suspended by a judge, who decided the Scottish Government had a right to consider factors other than data. Lord Ericht passed a judicial review on the motion from KLR & RCR International Ltd & Others after hospitality businesses in the city warned of the further impact the measures could have.

Colin Smyth, Labour’s South Scotland MSP, added: “He said: “People across our region have worked really hard over the past couple of months and their sacrifices have paid off when we look at the latest Covid-19 figures.“This change to level one is very welcome and while everyone recognises that the virus is still dangerous, and we must all remain vigilant until we can all receive a vaccination, it is long awaited and overdue.”

lockdown following weeks of strict measures. Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced that 11 council areas would drop from level 4 to level 3 after facing the toughest rules in Scotland's five-tier system.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal tour which today kicked off in Scotland during lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station on Monday morning as they began their whistle-stop tour of the UK, aimed to thank frontline workers of the pandemic.

coronavirus death has been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 677 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 100, 783.

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