Covid in Scotland LIVE as impact of Omicron variant on hospital numbers emerges

The world is mourning the loss of legendary musician and actor Meat Loaf.

The number of Covid infections remains high in Scotland - despite a drop in cases over the past couple of weeks.

Many restrictions in Scotland will be scrapped from Monday as cases from the Omicron surge fall.

The next Covid variant could be ‘more severe’ than Omicron, Scotland’s National Clinical Director has warned.

NHS staff absences due to coronavirus are at their highest level since the pandemic began in 2020, according to the latest official statistics.

Boris Johnson's future hangs in the balance today after he admitted attending a party in the Downing Street garden during the first covid lockdown in 2020.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give her latest covid statement to MSPs later today after suggesting her government is planning for a long-term shift away from the kind of restrictions Scots have faced since the start of the pandemic.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has ruled out plans to further cut the self-isolation period for those with the virus in Scotland.

Since Omicron was discovered, the symptoms between it and other strains has been much discussed.

Coronavirus self-isolation rules in Scotland have come into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs in the Scottish Parliament on any possible change to the coronavirus self-isolation period as opposition parties call for the 10-day rule to be adjusted.

Scotland recorded its highest daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic in the last 24-hour period.

Scotland has welcomed its first babies of 2022, with the first newborn arriving at the stroke of midnight.

Scots will be allowed to meet-up on Hogmanay to toast the New Year as Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed there will be no changes to the country's covid restrictions.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.

Cases of coronavirus reached their highest ever level on Boxing Day, according to the latest Scottish Government statistics.

Thousands of frontline emergency service staff are off work due to the new Omicron Covid variant.

Nicola Sturgeon is urging Scots to get their coronavirus vaccine in her message ahead of Christmas Day.

The Omicron variant appears to be milder with less people ending up in hospital, according to a new study carried out by Scottish scientists.

Police have shut off part of the Edinburgh City Bypass after an early morning crash.