Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccines for kids aged between 12 and 15 to begin next week

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.

COVID vaccine passport scheme.Earlier this week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish government would be delaying its plans for the implementation of the passports as a requirement for entry into the country’s nightclubs, after criticism from many establishments across the country.As the BBC reported, the delay came after a legal challenge from the Scottish nightlife industry who said the proposal was “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”.It was then revealed that Judge

monarch, 95, will be joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (Prince Charles and Camila) as they meet the Presiding Officer and party leaders, including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Following the ceremony in the Holyrood chamber members of the Royal Family will meet with Scots who have made a positive difference to the lives of others throughout the course of the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

COVID vaccine passport scheme in Scotland.Earlier this week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish government would be delaying its plans for the implementation of the passports as a requirement for entry into the country’s nightclubs, after criticism from many establishments across the country.As the BBC reports, the delay came after a legal challenge from the Scottish nightlife industry who said the proposal was “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”.It has now been

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.

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.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorActor-comedian Chris Rock tweeted Sunday that he has COVID-19. “Trust me, you don’t want this.

wrote on Twitter: “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated.”Rock has previously said he was vaccinated.

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.

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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.

President Joe Biden sees Governor Gavin Newsom’s resounding win in California’s recall as an affirmation of robust Covid-19 protocols, including vaccine requirements and school safety measures.

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today announced that all 12 to 15-year-olds in Scotland will now be offered a Covid vaccine. This comes after the UK's four Chief Medical Officers recommend that all children over 12 have access to the vaccine.Nicola Sturgeon said that the Scottish Government "welcomes and accepts" the CMO's recommendation.

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.