Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.
13.04.2020 - 18:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A top Scottish Government adviser has urged families who have lost relatives to Coronavirus not to delays funerals.
Dr Gregor Smith, the interim chief medical officer, warned a failure to make arrangements quickly could put further pressure on funeral and mortuary services.
His call came as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the covid-19 death toll had increased to 575, a number she said would be an under-estimate.
Strict social distancing rules mean only immediate family members can
Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.
The First Minister has announced plans to expand the UK-wide coronavirus testing scheme which is delivered through drive-through centres across Scotland.
A total of 11 Scots who worked for the NHS or the social care sector have died from coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
The Scottish Government is set to join a minute’s silence tomorrow in tribute to those pay tribute to people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic while working.
Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings as the deadly virus was tightening its grip on Scotland, it has emerged.
A total of 1,231 people have now died of coronavirus in Scotland – an increase of 47 deaths from Friday.
Another batch of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) has been flown into Prestwick Airport today.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every household across Scotland.
A total of 1120 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
The First Minister has revealed that the magnitude of Covid-19 is sometimes overwhelming.
A total of 1062 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 77 deaths overnight.
Over 70s face social distancing restrictions for up to eighteen months, under plans reportedly being drawn up by UK Government advisers.
Plans to move patients with coronavirus into a care home have been uncovered by the Sunday Mail.
A boss of a care home that has lost 9 residents to coronavirus has blasted the Scottish government on the lack of testing for covid-19.
A total of 837 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 58 deaths overnight.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she would deviate from the UK Government's lockdown measures if her advisers told her it was in the best interests of her country.
Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon has said she hopes to publish a lockdown exit strategy next week as measures in place are working.