Covid in Scotland LIVE as Finance Secretary forced to self-isolate after close contact tests positive

Biffy Clyro with ‘A Celebration Of Endings’, Mogwai for their Number One and Mercury-nominated album ‘As The Love Continues’, The Ninth Wave’s ‘Happy Days!’, The Snuts for ‘W.L.’ and more.See the full SAY Award 2021 shortlist below:AiiTee – ‘Love Don’t Fall’Andrew Wasylyk – ‘Fugitive Light And Themes Of Consolation’Arab Strap – ‘As Days Get Dark’Bemz – ‘Saint of Lost Causes’Biffy Clyro – ‘A Celebration of Endings’Carla J. Easton – ‘WEIRDO’Erland Cooper – ‘Landform (Feat. Marta Salogni)’Fergus

First Minister faced tough questions from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament over the current situation. The crisis comes as the NHS attempts to recover from being hit hard by the covid pandemic with many services struggling to cope with the virus and normal health concerns.

traffic light system for travel later today. In the latest review more countries around the world are expected to be removed from the red list as speculation grows about the list being scrapped altogether.

coronavirus vaccine from Monday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament that kids can visit a drop-in clinic across the country to get a first dose of the jab.

Sajid Javid has said. The UK Health Secretary gave a shock reason why the government suddenly scrapped the deal with French vaccine maker Valneva as he answered questions in the House of Commons.

pandemic later today. The First Minister is expected to issue a further warning after covid hospitalisations across the country surpassed 1,000 over the weekend.

TRNSMT on Saturday as he opened the main stage of the festival. The star recently returned from touring in Europe, visiting the likes of Germany and Switzerland, before making his first big gig debut in Scotland.

World Cup qualifying group after beating Austria 1-0. Scotland's success was down to Lyndon Dykes netting the winner on both occasions, against Moldova at Hampden and Austria in Vienna.

Perth and Kinross last week. It is the highest weekly figure since the week beginning July 19 after a huge rise in cases.It brings the total number of death certificates to record the coronavirus as a cause of death in the region to 272 since the crisis began last year.

Steve Clarke 's Scotland. The road to the World Cup in Qatar remains a difficult one but the Scots can take control of their own destiny with a win over Austria this evening.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a big announcement on her plan for government over the course of the next year later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about what her government plans to do following the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Covid. The Deputy First Minister has now booked a PCR test after being pinged.

crash has forced emergency services to shut down a busy Scots road. The A6091 has been closed off in both directions near Melrose following an accident.

covid situation in Scotland as cases continue to rise across the country. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about any measures, if any, she wants to implement to stem the surge in cases and hospitalisations.

First Minister took to social media earlier this evening to say she has taken a PCR test after being pinged.In a tweet to her more than 1.4 million followers the SNP leader thanked the contacted tracers from NHS Test and Protect for their work during the pandemic.It comes as Scotland recorded its highest daily coronavirus rate since the pandemic began.A total of 7,113 Scots returned positive tests from the deadly virus in last 24-hour period.Sturgeon tweeted: "I’ve had notification tonight that

covid briefing later today as cases continue to surge across the country. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that restrictions could be reimposed if positive tests rise following the lifting of restrictions.

Scottish Government to halt the surge in cases across the country. Scotland recorded its highest number of daily covid cases for a second day in a row yesterday.

Scotland are calling on the government to resume face-to-face appointments with GPs. For the last 18 months surgeries have been closed from the public following the devastating coronavirus pandemic that struck in March last year.

The Langlands Unit, at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, cares for many who are frail or have dementia. But health workers claim there are not enough staff to give patients the care they need.

Education Secretary has recently met in person with other members of the Scottish Cabinet or MSPs.In her online message Somerville said: “After losing my sense of smell yesterday I went for a Covid test which has come back positive.“I’ll now self isolate and continue to work from home.