Hospital staff in Scotland still not being tested regularly for Covid-19, admits Jeane Freeman

Nicola Sturgeon is set to face the media again today as Scotland slowly moves out of the coronavirus lockdown. The First Minister revealed the number of confirmed dropped to five yesterday - the second day in a row it was in single figures.

care homes under a phased plan announced by the Scottish Government. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said restricting visitors during the pandemic was a decision “not taken lightly” but “significant progress has been made”.

drink-driver left his victim severely injured before fleeing the scene of the high-speed crash by driving on the wrong side of a dual carriageway.Tyre fitter Andrew Gentleman, who has two convictions for drink driving, was more than four times the limit when he caused the hit-and-run smash.The 52-year-old, who left four people – including two young children – needing hospital treatment, was still four times the limit nearly four hours after the accident.Gentleman, of Falkirk, admitted driving

care homes, the Health Secretary has announced. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Jeane Freeman said those working in cancer care, long-term care of elderly people and long stay mental health wards will receive a weekly test from July 8.

Scotland.Emergency services were called to report of a blaze at the property in Paisley at around 9pm on Friday.Fiona Gibson, 12; Alexander James Gibson, eight; and five-year-old Philip Gibson were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, but sadly died a short time after being admitted.Their mother, 39, is in a critical condition at Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said six fire crews attended the scene.The blaze in the first-floor flat

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

Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2439. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,682 - a rise of 17 from yesterday.

care home staff have been tested for coronavirus, according to new figures. The huge number of deaths from the deadly bug in care homes sparked plans to introduce tests.

A further 12 people have died from Coronavirus in Scotland’s hospitals bringing the total to 2,434 fatalities. The latest figures were announced at the Scottish Government’s daily Covid-19 briefing in Parliament before First Minister's Questions.

Coronavirus in Scotland, bringing the hospital death toll to 2,422. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,653 a rise of 14 from yesterday.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,415.The Scottish Government also confirmed a rise in the number of positive case this afternoon, with 21 new cases reported overnight bringing the total figure to 15, 603.A total of 646 people are currently in hospital, while the number of people in intensive care sits at 16, a decrease of seven.It comes now Scotland has eased lockdown restrictions while battling the pandemic.The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for

Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have

Coronavirus in Scotland bringing the hospital death toll to 2,409. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of cases has reached 15,582 a rise of 29 on the previous day.

The NHS recorded 125 cases of coronavirus beyond special Covid-19 wards in Scots hospitals.

The number of Ayrshire hospital patients battling coronavirus has dipped below 10.

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said Nicola Sturgeon should have appointed a minister to lead the care sector's response to Covid-19.

The Scottish Government has been accused of letting down care homes "all over again" after figures showed that staff were still not being tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.