Coronavirus: union calls for clarity over 'key worker' talks with Scottish councils

The Scottish Government today said that 662 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.

The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 495, it has been announced today.

Council leader Elaine Murray has backed union calls for a national policy on workers’ safety during the virus crisis.

Scots carers will now be given ‘full and proper’ personal protective equipment after union bosses held discussions with Scottish Government ministers.

The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 222, it has been announced today.

A Scots youngster is showing her appreciation to the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak by selling rainbows to raise cash for NHS heroes.

The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 172, it has been announced today.

Prince Charles, 71, has spoken out on his coronavirus diagnosis after coming out of self-isolation on Monday in a new video message shared on the Clarence House Instagram account. In an uplifting video filmed at his residence in Scotland, Birchall, The Prince of Wales said the pandemic is a “strange, frustrating and often distressing experience”, but praised key and NHS workers who are tirelessly fighting against the virus sweeping the nation.

Bosses at a Scots council have pleaded for "respect" from the public after health and social care staff were abused during the lockdown.

Over 80 students have benefited from a “bizarre” Edinburgh University bursary scheme that helps people with two surnames.

Kirkcudbright businesses can withstand the economic shock of coronavirus if they stand together.

The Scottish Government is to boost a fund for victims due to fears for vulnerable people and a rise in crime during the coronavirus pandemic.

in a video showing his thanks and appreciation for the NHS (National Health Service). On Thursday night, Charles joined people across the United Kingdom in expressing his gratitude, cheering doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

A seven-year-old undergoing 12 weeks of isolation called the police on his mother for not letting him out to play.

People found flouting social distancing rules will now face fines of up to £60 after Police Scotland received new powers to enforce the coronavirus lockdown.

Scots police now have powers to prosecute or fine people who are not following social distancing measures introduced earlier this week.

Calls to empty Scottish prisons of short-term prisoners amid the coronavirus crisis have accelerated after revelations that some are sharing triple rooms.

THE Scottish Government’s top official has been urged to quit over the original sexual misconduct probe into Alex Salmond.

SNP MSP John Mason has been criticised by the Health Secretary for announcing he will continue to hold face-to-face constituency surgeries despite coronavirus worries.