Covid in Scotland LIVE as quarantine free travel begins for double jabbed US and EU arrivals

Emmy Awards will require guests and nominees to provide proof of vaccination and a negative Covid-19 test. Celebrities attending the US premiere television awards in September will have to show both evidence of immunisation and a recent negative test result to enter.

pandemics has been established by the Scottish Government.

coronavirus pandemic has been handled is "imminent". Bereaved families met with Scottish Government ministers to discuss if a separate inquiry can be launched in Scotland.

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coronavirus restrictions will still be in place for pupils as the Scottish Government attempts see a safe return to the classroom. Social distancing measures and face coverings could be in place for the first six weeks of the school in a bid to keep cases down.

United Kingdom. Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data estimates suggesting around one in 190 people had Covid-19 in Scotland in the week to August 7, down from one in 120 in the previous week.

Protect Scotland app were 10 times more likely to have Covid-19 than someone who was not. The research suggests a "large number" of people who are not infected are being asked to self isolate in the UK after being alerted by tracing apps.The Protect Scotland app was found to be more accurate at alerting positive-testing people compared to the English and Welsh equivalents.

coronavirus vaccine before the schools return from summer holidays next week. 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for the covid jab after being granted permission by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) last week.

covid pandemic. From 8am today kids will be able to access their grades online with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) expected to release the results at 9.30am.

covid lockdown restrictions have been removed across Scotland today as the country moves out the levels system for the first time. Many rules that have been in place since March last year have been removed allowing for venues to reopen again.

UK Government must have a plan to roll out coronavirus vaccines to 16 and 17-year-olds following suggestions experts were about to approve the move. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated that she was "veering towards expecting" the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to outline updated guidance for young people having the coronavirus jab.

First Minister addressed MSPs about the latest situation across the country as cases and the number of hospitalisations begin to fall following the spike earlier this year.

Scots academics have criticised the Scottish Government for allowing the country to lag behind the rest of the UK for Long Covid rehabilitation services. A report by professors at Stirling University and Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen highlights the lack of funding in Scotland to help those suffering.

Covid-19 vaccine to vulnerable teenagers in certain groups by the end of August. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon previously announced plans to jab some youngsters aged between 12 and 17, including those with Down's Syndrome, learning difficulties or those who are immunosuppressed or live with someone who is.

Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill has admitted she likes Scots born barber Dale Mehmet as she watches this year's show.. And as Amber complimented him online, fans reckons that the heavily tattooed Conor McGregor lookalike actually prefers Kaz to his current love interest Chloe.

Government ministers are currently in conversation with UK Government officials about introducing the measure for holidaymakers. Any changes could come into force next week, with a decision expected at some point today - according to reports.

Alan Cumming has told fans he has tested positive for coronavirus but is already being double vaccinated. Alan, who lives in the States, urged people to get their Covid jabs despite not displaying any symptoms of the virus.Alan told his fans: 'I tested positive for COVID! I am isolating and following all the protocols but feeling totally fine because of the vaccine.

jabs by today, but Labour say this target has not been met. Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said: “The SNP’s failure to meet this flagship target is humiliating for them – but it should worry us all.

jabs by tomorrow, but Labour say this target has not been met. Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said: “The SNP’s failure to meet this flagship target is humiliating for them – but it should worry us all.