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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.
The four governments in the UK will all announce their latest lists which tend to be the same in order to prevent confusion for travellers. The latest Scottish Government figures show that 30 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours period.
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Today's pandemic news is likely to be dominated by Scottish Labour calling on the SNP Government to take urgent action to fill staffing gaps throughout Scotland's largest hospital.
coronavirus in the last 24 hours and 2,693 new cases had also been identified overnight. Council areas with rates of 400+ of positive cases per 100,000 of the population (September 22 - 28)1. South Ayrshire571.6 positivity rate and 641 infections2. West Lothian521.2 positivity rate and 958 infections3. East Ayrshire 519.7 positivity rate and 632 infections 4. North Ayrshire468.
Covid ahead of the winter months. Millions of vulnerable Scots are being offered a third dose of the the vaccine - with care home residents and healthcare staff beginning to receive theirs.
covid-19. There have also been 2,556 new cases of the virus recorded in the latest 24 hour period, bringing the total number of positive cases since the pandemic started to 550,090.
covid cases across the country. Soldiers, taxi firms and firefighters have been drafted in to help ease pressure on the ambulance service which is also at breaking point.
deputy Prime Minister tried to duck responsibility. At PMQs the SNP deputy Westminster leader said families were facing a “Tory cost-of-living crisis” as she called on the Government to “scrap Tory cuts to Universal Credit and to introduce an emergency energy payment”.Oswald said: “Across Scotland and the UK, millions of families are seeing their incomes slashed by the Tory government with a toxic combination of Tory cuts, tax rises and the growing cost of Brexit.
covid pandemic in Scotland later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about the latest figures and announce measures, if any, that will be imposed in order to deal with the surge in cases.
covid booster vaccination programme for elderly people in care homes will get under way today. Scotland will also be offering children aged between 12 and 15 the first dose of the coronavirus jab.
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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.
coronavirus case among pupils in the first two weeks of term. New figures from a freedom of information request by the PA news agency submitted to Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that 1,455 schools in Scotland recorded a positive case between August 16 and August 27, the first two weeks of term - 58.7% of all schools.
holiday favourites could be removed from the red list in the next travel review, according to reports. Experts say a total of 12 of the 62 red destinations could be downgraded to green or amber due to promising Covid figures.
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.
Travel experts have predicted which countries could change in the next traffic light system review this week. The UK Government is expected to give the next travel update on Thursday, September 16, with speculation it could be scrapped entirely by October.The Mirror has spoken to travel experts ahead of the latest change to the green, amber and red lists in just a few days.
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.
traffic light system 's pricey PCR tests for vaccinated holidaymakers could be scrapped in the next travel review, according to reports.