Covid in Scotland: Public inquiry decision ‘imminent’ after meeting with bereaved families

Scotland faces another rising tide of covid infections after the school summer holidays.

crash has forced emergency services to shut down a busy Scots road. The A6091 has been closed off in both directions near Melrose following an accident.

coronavirus. Kate Forbes will be forced to isolate for 10 days after she revealed on social media that she is not fully vaccinated against the deadly virus.

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.

among the options being considered to slow the recent spike of coronavirus infections in Scotland, it has been reported.

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.

lost loved ones to Covid are demanding answers from the Scottish Government after it announced a public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic. The First Minister yesterday promised the judge-led inquiry, set to get underway by the end of the year, would take a “person-centred, human rights-based” approach.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe devastating death toll of Covid in the region’s care homes is set to be put under the microscope as plans for a public inquiry are unveiled.The announcement of a statutory public inquiry into Scotland’s handling of the pandemic was made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday.It is expected that the inquiry will begin by the end of this year, with draft plans published by the Scottish Government claiming

tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 8,070.

Covid-19 vaccine, new figures show. A total of 2.9 million 18 to 29-year-olds are estimated to be unjabbed, including nearly 2.5 million in England.Wales is the only nation to have managed to give a first dose to more than three-quarters of young adults, with an estimated 75.8% having received one jab.

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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.

disappointing Holyrood election campaign. A motion will be debated by members on whether an independent Scotland should become a republic like Ireland - or continue as a member of the Commonwealth with the Queen as head of state.

iOS - Android It was the second consecutive week in which case numbers have increased in the region and the eighth in a row in which more than 1000 positive tests have been recorded.Last Monday the Scottish Government lifted the majority of the remaining coronavirus regulations.Last week, Lanarkshire had the second highest rate of new cases in Scotland after 229.6 cases were recorded for every 100,000 residents in the county.Across Scotland, only Dumfries and Galloway (251.5) had a higher rate

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.

Emergency services raced to the scene on the A82 between Dumbarton and Alexandria at around 2pm on Sunday.