Covid test expansion in Scotland as fears grow over new virus strain

Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest figures at the daily Covid-19 briefing where she revealed there had been a further 1,149 cases of the virus overnight.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.It’s being described as having a whiff of Oliver Twist, a portion of Peaky Blinders and a bit of Bridgerton, the biggest ever hit on Netflix.And if ‘A True Mismatch’ gets anywhere near the success of any of them, then Paisley will be thrust onto the TV location map.A trailer is now in the can for what the writers and actors hope can become a major television drama series.Paisley is doubling for Victorian

coronavirus hotspots look set to be made to quarantine in hotels to limit the spread of new variants.Prime Minister Boris Johnson will discuss the proposals – designed to ensure people follow self-isolation rules – with senior ministers at the “Covid Operations” committee.Home Secretary Priti Patel declined to comment on “speculation” about quarantine hotels as she answered an urgent question in the Commons.Reports have suggested that arrivals in England would have to cover the price of

blizzard conditions as Storm Christoph travels up north from England. Two weather warnings have been issued across the country - the first of which will come into effect from midday tomorrow.

news of the River City star’s tragic passing at the age of 61. The Perth-born actor was most recently known for his role as Pete Galloway on the hit BBC Scotland soap.

Perthshire -based TV actor Andy Gray, star of River City, has died at the age of 61. Andy, who was born in Perth, was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.

family home just days before Christmas has been caught on camera. Ailie and Tori Gray screamed with delight after realising the family had moved into a three-bedroom house in Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, on December 22.

River City actor Andy Gray has died at the age of 61.The Perth born star was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.He also played roles in hit TV shows such as City Lights and Naked Video.

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has officially been named and is set to bring torrential rain this week.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Separate yellow warnings also cover Northern Ireland, Wales, southern Scotland and the rest of England.According to the Met Office, "heavy rainfall combined with some snowmelt across the hills is likely to lead to flooding."The

Covid won't stop you catching or spreading virus again. The public is being reminded not to flout lockdown rules or take risks just because they have recovered from coronavirus in the past.

Scottish Government for at least nine months but ministers insist it is safe for nurses to use in hospital settings while dealing with Covid patients.However, with the more transmissible new strain of the virus now dominant in Scotland, nurses are again raising concerns – and this time they have the backing of medical experts who agree their PPE is far from adequate.Doctors’ union the BMA and the GMB union have both called for “urgent improvements in PPE”.And an open letter signed by 1500

coronavirus. No one will be allowed to enter the country from Scotland via air or sea until 6pm on February 2 under the new restrictions.But there are exceptions to Spanish nationals and those who are a legal resident in Spain.

Covid-19 ward over Christmas Day and New Year says an Amazon oximeter saved her life.

coronavirus after the controversial trip to Dubai. Neil Lennon and his squad jetted out to the Middle East for a mid-season training camp and while it was within the rules the choice to travel in a pandemic divided opinion.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire is getting ready to vaccinate those aged 80 years of age and over as it rolls out the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine into GP and community settings from January 11.With mainland Scotland now in lockdown, Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director from NHS Lanarkshire today reminded those eligible who will be invited in the coming weeks, that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a permissible

coronavirus-stricken care home in Fife. NHS health chiefs have now confirmed the tragic death toll at Lomond Court Care home in Glenrothes after the cluster was identified last month.