Covid: Scotland only country in UK to see fall in infection level over last recorded week

covid situation in Scotland as cases continue to rise across the country. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about any measures, if any, she wants to implement to stem the surge in cases and hospitalisations.

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.

bank holiday today, Scotland is the only country that doesn't get a day off. The public holiday on August 30 means England, Wales and Northern Ireland have a three-day weekend, with banks, shops and business shut.

covid vaccine and to not "leave the job half done" amid rising cases. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the virus is "still a significant threat" and urged people in that age group who have still to receive their second dose to book an appointment or go to a drop-in clinic.The Scottish Government said the number of cases is rising and that about two thirds of new ones are in under-40s.

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.

coronavirus cases today with infections soaring above 5,000 for the first time.The Scottish Government announced that 5,021 confirmed cases of Covid were identified by public health experts overnight.A further five deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours according to the latest data.But despite the surge in infections, hospitalisations and deaths from the virus remain lowers than those seen during the recent winter spike.Almost 2,000 people were being treated for the virus in Scots hospitals

covid cases across the country. Figures have been on the rise in recent weeks, with at least 3,000 cases recorded every day for the last five days and a positivity rate that peaked at 12.4% on Monday.

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.

sunny spells this week, it's set to end overcast and wet but temperatures will stay in double figures before rising next week. Scots are to bask in highs of 22C in Glasgow by next Tuesday, while Edinburgh will see temperatures reach 19 degrees and Aberdeen will be cooler at 17C.

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.

Aamer Anwar at the Scottish Government for a meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Jane Morrison, Jude Kilbee, Connie McCready, Peter McMahon and group chairman Alan Wightman met Deputy First Minister John Swinney – who is also the Covid Recovery Secretary – and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf during the discussions at Holyrood.

NHS worker who was last seen walking into the woods, with policing launched an urgent search.Catriona, who is known as Cat, has been missing from her home in Cambuslang for nearly two days after vanishing on Saturday August 14.The 29-year-old was last seen leaving her home in Fallow Grove at around 7.55 pm.She was then spotted heading towards Red Deer Road and into the wooded area nearby.The young medic has not been in contact with friends or family since, something police describe as 'very out

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.

police force. Of the 284 allegations, 412 officers were 'subject to these allegations'.

new freedoms as some normality is restored in Scotland. Monday saw all of the country move beyond level zero Covid restrictions, giving the green light for nightclubs to reopen and a number of large gatherings to resume.

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.