One of the world’s top infectious diseases experts has compared scientists who predict the spread of Covid-19 to stock market traders.
Coronavirus Scotland: Scottish schools to be closed 'until at least summer holidays' says John Swinney
21.04.2020 - 11:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Education Secretary John Swinney has said he expects schools to be closed until “at least” the summer break.
The Deputy First Minister said the Coronavirus had to be suppressed and the Government could not afford the risk of covid-19 spreading.
Schools closed last month as Ministers in the UK and Scottish Government desperately tried to combat the deadly virus.
The move had a major impact on the economy as it took millions of parents out of the workplace.
At a UK level, weekend reports claimed the
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08.05.2020 / 22:19
Coronavirus Scotland: Three men charged after airspace above Glasgow's NHS Louisa Jordan hospital breached
Three men have been charged after allegedly breaching airspace restrictions - by flying drones over Glasgow's emergency coronavirus hospital.
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06.05.2020 / 15:05
Coronavirus Scotland: New figures reveal almost half of Ayrshire COVID-19 deaths took place in care homes
A total of 192 Ayrshire and Arran residents have died as a result of contracting coronavirus.
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04.05.2020 / 16:23
Coronavirus Scotland: Rise in Ayrshire cases as Scottish deaths increase by five
Ayrshire has reported another increase in positive coronavirus cases today.
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26.04.2020 / 17:43
Big fall in daily coronavirus deaths at hospitals in England, Scotland and Wales - it's the lowest 24-hour figure since March
The number of new fatal coronavirus cases in hospitals has fallen to 368 in England, Scotland and Wales.
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25.04.2020 / 07:13
Coronavirus Scotland: Scots dad describes coronavirus like 'breathing through straw' after 14-day fight for life on ventilator
A dad who was on a ventilator for 14 days while he battled coronavirus has thanked healthcare heroes for saving his life.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2020 / 21:45
Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon warns Scotland may be plunged into multiple lockdowns with little notice
Nicola Sturgeon has given the strongest indication yet of how the UK's lockdown measures may be eased, as she pledged to have an "adult conversation" with the public about the way forward.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.04.2020 / 15:03
Scottish schools reopening in August 'only an ambition' as prospect of 'rota system' raised with pupils in every two days
A trade union leader has warned reopening schools in August is only an “ambition” due to social distancing.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.04.2020 / 16:29
Coronavirus Scotland: Today's figures show 915 Scots confirmed dead while number of Ayrshire cases passes 600
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 915, it has been announced today.
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19.04.2020 / 20:29
No date for UK schools reopening and no plans to open them during summer holidays, says government
Gavin Williamson says he can't give a date for when schools will reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.04.2020 / 14:57
Coronavirus Scotland: Police issue list of 'reasonable excuses' to leave home including buying alcohol
With lockdown extended for another three weeks, police have issued new rules for venturing outside.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.04.2020 / 13:47
Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland 'will deviate from UK lockdown measures if necessary'
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she would deviate from the UK Government's lockdown measures if her advisers told her it was in the best interests of her country.
dailyrecord.co.uk
16.04.2020 / 17:17
Coronvirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown exit strategy expected by next week
Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon has said she hopes to publish a lockdown exit strategy next week as measures in place are working.
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.04.2020 / 23:53
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Scottish prisons rises to eight as dozens more self-isolate
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Scottish prisons has risen to eight as dozens more prisoners are in isolation.
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15.04.2020 / 16:05
Coronavirus Scotland: WHO releases six criteria Scotland must meet before lockdown can be lifted
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set a list of criteria countries like Scotland must meet before they are able to lift coronavirus lockdown.
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15.04.2020 / 15:31
Coronavirus Scotland: Deaths in care homes make up quarter of all deaths in Scotland
A quarter of all suspected or confirmed coronavirus deaths in Scotland have been in care homes, new figures have revealed.