Covid in Scotland LIVE as SQA exam results to be released after second year of disruption

crash on a busy Scots road. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision on the A82 at the junction for Luss around 3.20pm on Saturday August 28.

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.

pandemics has been established by the Scottish Government.

GDP, unlike the previous year where it stood at 8.6% of GDP.

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.

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.

The Queen is known for her annual traditions and tours, having stuck to the same schedule year after year throughout her entire 69-year reign. Where she spends her time is typically divided between her multiple homes; Windsor Castle, in Buckinghamshire, the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, Sandringham House in Norfolk and of course, Buckingham Palace in London.

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.

Despite Queen Elizabeth’s arrival at her favourite summer holiday spot, Scotland’s Balmoral Castle, a Scottish royal tradition has been cancelled.

secondary pupils face an anxious wait this morning as exam results are revealed across the country today. The majority of young people in Scotland should receive their results from around 9.30am this morning.

exam results are to be released. It is the second time the results have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic with many youngsters waiting to see their fate.

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.

iOS - Android It comes as part of a £10 million commitment from the Scottish Government to support a new five-year social isolation and loneliness plan.CHSS’s Kindness Programme launched in April last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.