Margaret Ferrier dining companion MP self-isolates in Covid infection scare

Covid test even if they were already displaying symptoms of the virus.Scottish Government guidelines call for members of the public to immediately self-isolate if they show signs they have caught coronavirus – meaning they can only leave the house in order to be tested.But a shock poll commissioned by health bosses has revealed a sizable proportion of people are unsure of the self-isolation rulesA YouGov survey of more than 1000 adults in Scotland asked what they would do if they developed one

Police Scotland has the ability to access personal details from the national Test and Protect scheme if they have a "legitimate" reason for doing so, it has been revealed. But the Scottish Government insisted any information stored by the programme could not be used by cops to enforce self-isolation rules.

link.“We continue to urge everyone to abide by all legislation and any relevant guidelines to help protect themselves and others.”A Police Scotland spokesperson commented: “We are aware of the decision made by the Metropolitan Police Service.

workers in Scotland who are asked to quarantine and would lose income if they needed to isolate. The £500 grant will help those who have been asked by Test and Protect to isolate, following a positive test for Covid-19 or having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

a recent newspaper interview with The Scottish Sun in which  Ferrier admitted that she will not be standing down.

coronavirus outbreak. Parents at Harlaw Academy, in Aberdeen, have received emails from school bosses saying a first year pupil had tested positive for Covid-19.

Cambuslang after testing positive for covid-19 was due to the illness making her "act out of character". Ms Ferrier had been asked to quit by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford and numerous other colleagues to stand down from her post.

Margaret Ferrier has refused to resign following bombshell revelations over her 800-mile round trip while suffering from coronavirus.

coronavirus.The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) said two prisoners and four members of staff at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow have tested positive for the virus.All 256 prisoners in A Hall are now having to self isolate, and visitors are banned for these inmates until October 20.Visits recommenced at jails across Scotland on September 28, subject to a series of restrictions.An SPS spokesman said the rest of the prison is not affected by the outbreak or visiting ban.He said contact tracing is being

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.AIRDRIE MSP Alex Neil MSP has backed a new £500 grant to help people on low incomes if they are asked to self-isolate due to the coronavirus.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such as people unable to carry out their work from home.This grant is for anyone who will face financial hardship due to being asked to self-isolate and will be

Rutherglen and Hamilton West, shocked the public yesterday by releasing a statement admitting she had breached covid rules.

Margaret Ferrier sparked outrage after admitting she travelled from her Rutherglen constituency to Westminster despite the need to self-isolate with coronavirus symptoms. The SNP politician also took the astonishing decision to ride the train back to Scotland after knowing she had tested positive.

Rutherglen and Hamilton West, stunned the country by releasing a statement last night admitting she had breached covid rules.

SNP colleague for breaking coronavirus rules and potentially putting lives at risk.The Scottish First Minister spoke out after Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier admitted taking a train from Glasgow to London after showing symptoms, then speaking in a Westminster debate before travelling back by train after a positive coronavirus result.Now Ferrier has confessed 'there is no excuse for my actions' with the MP being suspended by the whip.Sturgeon tweeted: "This is utterly

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.PEOPLE on low incomes across Monklands will be eligible to receive a new £500 grant if asked to self-isolate.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will be available to residents in Airdrie and Coatbridge who would otherwise lose income due to self-isolation, such as those unable to carry out their work from home, including hospitality or retail workers.The Scottish Government grant will be targeted at people

Nicola Sturgeon said the Self-Isolation Support Grant, targeted at those on low incomes, is an "important" way of helping people who are helping others.The grant is for people who receive Universal Credit or legacy benefits.SNP Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville confirmed the move in a written answer:She stated: "It is vital that those who are doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19 are not financially disadvantaged by doing so.