In Scotland, an additional 993 people tested positive, taking the figure to 47,708.There were just 316 cases reported nationally on Sunday, which has been put down to capacity issues at the testing lab.
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The Scottish total has risen by a further 806, which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said includes a number of results from Friday and Saturday.The national tally is now at 28,604. 123 people are in hospital with 14 in intensive care.
In Scotland, an additional 993 people tested positive, taking the figure to 47,708.There were just 316 cases reported nationally on Sunday, which has been put down to capacity issues at the testing lab.
"Crucially, if you experience any symptoms of COVID, however mild, immediately self-isolate and arrange a test, and continue to self-isolate until those results are determined.“No one should be blamed for developing what is a highly transmissible virus.
Coronavirus cases across Scotland are continuing to rise with the number of deaths creeping up as well. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday the pandemic 'can't be seen as a contest between health and the economy'.
road markings work takes place on the A75 between Gretna and Eastriggs. In addition, carriageway patching repairs will be carried out on the A7 near Langholm from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Thursday.
coronavirus test.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh.It means a total of 2544 have passed away after testing positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.1246 new cases of coronavirus have been announced across Scotland in the same period.397 people are currently being treated in hospital with six in intensive care.440 new cases were reported in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 306 in Lanarkshire and 192 in Lothian.The alarming trend
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Soft play centres in Dumfries and Galloway are urging the Scottish Government to allow them to open the doors and return to business.Owners have expressed genuine fears for the future if they are still banned from opening the inside areas to the public and also pointed to the centres being allowed to reopen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Debbie Shuttleworth, manager of the Farmer’s Den, said: “It has
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Lanarkshire for five consecutive days.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed another 130 cases in the region today as she warned further restrictions across Scotland may be needed "in the near future".Since the first cases of the virus were confirmed in the region in March, there have been just six days when more than 100 new cases have been
Coronavirus cases have continued to rise across Scotland over the weekend as four deaths were recorded. Nicola Sturgeon said infections are spreading to older people and suggested new restrictions will be considered by experts today and discussed by the government tomorrow.Deputy first minister John Swinney has also said it was a "cause for concern" and warned there could be further restrictions put in place.
track and trace system is being undermined by a legal loophole that allows false information to be given at pubs and restaurants.While First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said venues are required by law to collect details and turn away customers who refuse, there is no legislation saying a genuine name and phone number must be given.A Sunday Mail investigation has exposed how the potentially fatal flaw allowed bars, coffee shops and restaurants across the country to be visited using bogus
Thursday saw a further 668 cases in Scotland, taking the total to 29,912.There are currently 154 in hospital with 17 in intensive care.A further three people who tested positive in the past 24 hours have died, taking the Scottish total to 2,522.
Shorter visits are allowed for reasons such as a bereavement or family emergency, but if no such reason exists that will be classed as an “offence”.Education Minister Richard Lochhead says he does not expect a “mass exodus” of students returning home following the new guidance.
New regulations are set to come into force tomorrow in a bid to reduce the transmission rate.Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 10pm and people will not be allowed to visit other homes.
People can still meet a maximum of six people from one other household in a public indoor place or outdoors.Everyone who can work from home is urged to do so.
people testing positive for Covid-19.
Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded 386 new cases of coronavirus and one new death from the deadly disease in the last 24 hours.The figures were released by the Scottish Government this afternoon just minutes before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was set to make an announcement in the Scottish Parliament on new restrictions.She will also speak to the nation in a televised address at around 8.05pmThe new cases
"After meeting with them they wrote to me to say that lessons had been learned and an action plan would be in the September 2020 report.“I sincerely hope that the council take on board the recommendation of Audit Scotland and ensure the real costs of implementation of the new system will be accounted for.”
She said: “The longer we wait to introduce these measures, the longer these measures are likely to be in place.”The First Minister added: “This is a serious moment again for the country. We cannot allow cases to continue rising.”