Covid Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon due to update nation on lockdown levels

covid news is likely to be dominated by the intensifying row over the Manchester travel ban that comes into force from today. Andy Burnham has blasted Nicola Sturgeon over her decision to axe travel between Scotland and Manchester.

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travel will not be allowed from Scotland to either Manchester or Salford.

for the virus within the previous 28 days – is 7, 690. There are currently 128 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 12 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic hit stands at 251,911.To date 3, 591, 638 people have received their first vaccination with 2, 535, 803 having a second jab.

UK Government for the likely delay of lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament earlier today the SNP leader announced that she would make a statement next week on a 'Freedom Day'.

First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country. It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make an announcement on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the Scottish Parliament later today.The First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country.It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.At the end of last week Sturgeon announced that cases of the deadly virus had tripled in the last month just as Scotland starts to move out of lockdown restrictions.The news

First Minister said the situation remained "fragile" but added there was growing confidence that the on-going vaccination programme was reducing the number of people who required hospital treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. It comes as parts of the country prepare to move from Level 2 to Level 1 of lockdown restrictions as of midnight on Friday, while Glasgow will move from Level 3 to Level 2.

lockdown restrictions. In Tuesday's update, Nicola Sturgeon announced some local council areas could move to Level 1 on Saturday, while others will remain at Level 2.

Level 2. Changes are due to come into effect in a weeks time on June 7.

exams. As each school is dealing with assessments differently many pupils feel they are at a ­disadvantage.

coronavirus advisor has claimed. Professor Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh has urged policymakers to reopen the country cautiously amid concerns over the mutant strain of the virus, reports Glasgow Live.

coronavirus briefing later today as cases in parts of Scotland continue to rise. The First Minister will issue an update on the situation in Glasgow as cases of the virus spread.

Glasgow as cases of the virus spread across parts of the city. Scotland's largest city is currently stuck in Level Three lockdown while the rest of the mainland is in Level Two and much of the island community is at Level One.

shock news that one in every 10 care home residents died of Covid in the first year of the pandemic. Care Inspectorate figures showed 3774 lost their lives to the virus up to March 31, 2021.

Rangers during attempts to secure the club’s financial future, a court has heard. David Whitehouse, 55, told the Court of Session today the First Minister didn’t want the Scottish Governmen t to intervene when the club was placed in administration in 2012.

pandemic news will be dominated by Boris Johnson’s former adviser, Dominic Cummings. The aide is poised to give potentially damning testimony on the UK government’s handling of coronavirus, and particularly the decision to delay lockdown last September, when he appears in front of a joint session of the Commons Health and Science committees.

chamber at around 2pm where she will also set out her government's plan for the 100 days in office. At the Scottish Government briefing yesterday Sturgeon said she would give an update on covid-19 across the country while she lays out her plans.

coronavirus briefing later today as cases rise in some parts of the country.The First Minister will provide an update on the state of the pandemic in Scotland as the country slowly moves out of lockdown.It's expected Sturgeon will address the situation in Glasgow, Clackmannanshire and East Renfrewshire where cases of the virus are particularly high.Glasgow is the only council area in Scotland that remains in Level Three lockdown, while the rest of the mainland sits in Level Two.The news comes as

First Minister said there would be a “number of reasons” for figures showing around half the coronavirus vaccine appointments at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro vaccination centre this weekend were missed.There were many cancellations and non-attendances on Saturday and Sunday amid rising case numbers in the city which remains at level three lockdown.Speaking at the Scottish government covid briefing on Tuesday the First Minister urged young people in the 18-29 cohort to make sure they registered for their