Nicola Sturgeon has said a rise in unemployment underlines the need to restart the economy as quickly as can be done safely.
01.05.2020 - 16:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The First Minister has announced plans to expand the UK-wide coronavirus testing scheme which is delivered through drive-through centres across Scotland.
The centres are currently available for key workers and members of their household to get tested for the virus.
During today's Government briefing Nicola Sturgeon said all those over the age of 65 who are showing symptoms and their households will be able to book a test at one of the centres.
On top of key workers, anyone who is required to
Nicola Sturgeon has said a rise in unemployment underlines the need to restart the economy as quickly as can be done safely.
Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out pupils returning to schools in Scotland on a full-time basis before the end of the traditional summer holiday.
The Scottish Government has not ruled out regional variations when lifting lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon said today.
Scotland is seeing "sustained signs of hope" in its fight against coronavirus, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
A total of 1,973 people have now died in Scottish hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus – a rise of 61.
A total of 1,912 people have died in Scotland’s hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus - a rise of 50.
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that people can now exercise more than once a day north of the border.
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that people can now exercise more than once a day north of the border.
One of the world’s top infectious diseases experts has compared scientists who predict the spread of Covid-19 to stock market traders.
The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.
Scotland's coronavirus lockdown has been extended for another three weeks.
Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown "must be extended" in Scotland and warned that any easing of restrictions would be "very, very risky".
Reopening schools and relaxing rules on social distancing are among the top priorities of the Scottish Government when it comes to easing lockdown measures.
The First Minister set out a "test, trace and isolate" strategy to in an attempt to suppress coronavirus in the months ahead.
Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.
Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings as the deadly virus was tightening its grip on Scotland, it has emerged.
Another batch of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown into Prestwick Airport today.
A total of 1120 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
The First Minister has revealed that the magnitude of Covid-19 is sometimes overwhelming.