Experts warn Scotland must be better prepared for second wave of virus

coronavirus while being treated for other conditions is not yet known, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted. Figures published last week revealed more than 1,000 patients tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital, but Freeman said the number of deaths linked to the cases is unknown.

NHS staff should be "properly rewarded" for their hard work during the Coronavirus pandemic, Matt Hancock has said.

coronavirus have been confirmed in Scotland over the last 48 hours. The latest figures were announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this afternoon.

Livingston boss Gary Holt says he will have to ease the players back into training when they return on Monday - and likened the lay-off to an entire squad recovering from a long-term injury.The former Scotland international midfielder said: "These are unprecedented times and although all the lads have been on fitness programmes, which is great, it’s not the same as training.“When someone comes back from a long-term injury, you have to take things slowly.

Ayrshire, new figures show.

Scotland's national dish and is well loved by many, but a recent survey has named haggis as the food Brits hate - despite most of those asked never having tried it.The much-maligned dish joined Japanese delicacies sushi and sashimi at the top of foods 2,000 adults in the UK turn their noses up at, even though they've never given them a chance.More than half of those surveyed, who also placed another Scottish staple in black pudding on the list, put their distaste for certain foods down to their

rising support for a Yes vote.Kenny MacAskill, a former Holyrood finance secretary, said questions could be asked of party bosses on their current plans for delivering IndyRef2.Recent polling put support for independence as high as 54% despite the Scottish Government focusing its energies in recent months on the response to the global coronavirus pandemic.But MacAskill, the SNP MP for East Lothian, told the Record that while traditional political campaigning was halted there was nothing stopping

Finlay Wilson and Alan Lambie as the “most gorgeous couple I have ever seen” – before marrying them over the internet.The big day for online star Finlay, 33, best known for his Kilted Yoga videos, and husband Alan, 41, happened last month during lockdown – but will be shown today on Michelle’s BBC3 show How’s Your Head, Hun?Michelle, who is a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and took part in Strictly Come Dancing, is an ordained minister.For her new show, she wanted to officiate at a wedding during

A loyalist demonstration organised for today has been condemned as anti-racism campaigners tell right-wing protesters: “You are not welcome in Paisley”.Organised by the Loyalist Defence League, the Protect the Cenotaph protest is scheduled to take place in Paisley town centre today from noon, coinciding with similar demonstrations across Scotland.Members have been gathering in response to the anti-racism protests taking place all over the country that have resulted in statues of historical

coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2,464.

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

Ayrshire and Arran has reported no new coronavirus cases for the second time this month.

summer months an almighty thumbs down - but it can be an absolute nightmare for hay fever sufferers. Sadly it can be a time where allergic symptoms can be triggered as the warmer weather rolls in.

figures released by the National Records of Scotland on Wednesday, June 3 report 3,911 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, May 31. A total of 1,080 people across the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region have been diagnosed with the coronavirus which is an increase of one from yesterday's figure.

Dumfries and Galloway offers stunning sea views and has a population of around 300.

Covid-19 pandemic must be delivered within months to prepare for a second wave of the disease, Scotland 's former chief scientific adviser has said.

coronavirus pandemic, the public have been asked to refrain from going outside unnecessarily and limit physical contact with others in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. Last week, England announced new coronavirus guidelines which included that it was illegal to have sex in your own home with a person from another household.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.