Covid in Scotland LIVE as daily cases hits highest number since late January

Covid restrictions will be dictated by the number of cases across the country, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she admitted the August 9 'Freedom Day' date is not set in stone. Sturgeon has expressed confidence that the country can move into Level 0 together on July 19, albeit with some restrictions remaining.But she has stopped short of announcing a sweeping end to lockdown and said the Scottish Government must follow the data.

coronavirus across the country. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin have been at 'Black' status for a number of days which means they are at capacity.

We will bring you all the latest news by following our live blog below.Tougher sentences should be imposed on those who deliberately spit, cough or sneeze on police in a bid to infect them with Covid-19, the body which represents rank and file officers has insisted.The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) branded such incidents as being "disgusting and unpleasant" - and said that the coronavirus pandemic meant they brought a "new level of risk".However, Caroline Macnaughton, the SPF's north area

Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs as he warns Covid cases in Scotland are getting "out of control". Anas Sarwar has called for the gap between first and second vaccinations to be halved to four weeks to deal with the “out of control” spread of coronavirus.

Falkirk 's drop-in coronavirus vaccination clinic are to be extended from next week.

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Covid-19 continue to rise with the latest figures showing an increase to 10,185 detected cases. It comes as UK cases of the variant have risen almost four-fold in less than a month.Public Health England figures show a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of Delta variant have now been identified in the UK - up by 50,824, or 46%, on the previous week.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland but there's been a further 3, 285 positive cases overnight - the highest increase in weeks. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures on Monday, June 28, as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Veterans charity Erskine is set to welcome National Clinical Director Jason Leitch to its airwaves tomorrow.Erskine Veterans Radio, a 24-hour online radio station, was launched in April this year and is a new way for residents at the Renfrewshire-based charity’s network of care homes to stay connected to the outside world.The first of its kind for Veterans in Scotland, it allows Erskine supporters

coronavirus related news is likely to be dominated by the continued fallout from the resignation of Matt Hancock. We have reported claims this morning that he has been referred to police over an alleged breach of coronavirus restrictions by a furious MP.

pandemic news is likely to be dominated by talks between Nicola Sturgeon and Andy Burnham to discuss the ban on all non-essential travel from Scotland to Manchester and Salford. At a press conference on Tuesday the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester told reporters he was seeking a “political route” out of the dispute.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on ‘Freedom Day’ and the latest coronavirus situation in the Scottish Parliament later today.

Scotland has recorded a weekend spike in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospitals across the country.Figures published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland today show 158 people are currently being treated for the virus in the nation's hospitals compared to 128 on Friday.The rise comes as a further 1,250 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours – including 112 in Ayrshire.Public Health Scotland say the national figure is lower

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.West Dunbartonshire’s Covid-19 rate has crept above the national average, with Dalreoch currently the worst hit area locally.Public Health Scotland data shows that more than three cases have been reported in every local neighbourhood apart from Whitecrook in Clydebank over the last seven days, with rates at their highest in Dalreoch (18 cases, 323.3 per 100,000), Bonhill (16 cases, 270.2 per 100,000),

covid news is likely to be dominated by the intensifying row over the Manchester travel ban that comes into force from today. Andy Burnham has blasted Nicola Sturgeon over her decision to axe travel between Scotland and Manchester.

for the virus within the previous 28 days – is 7,690.

for the virus within the previous 28 days – is 7,690.

UK Government for the likely delay of lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament earlier today the SNP leader announced that she would make a statement next week on a 'Freedom Day'.