Medical contingency plans implemented in Dumfries and Galloway due to coronavirus cases spike

HIV despite taking a preventative drug. John Fraser, 23, had been taking PrEP, which is said to be 99 per cent effective, daily since the age of 19.

link.“We now have our own settlement figure and we therefore know that South Lanarkshire Council will receive additional funding this year, with some additional commitments also handed to us.

Scottish Government has published new data showing the latest coronavirus infection rates across Scotland. A total of 6,881 positive cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the week between January 27 to February 2 - which represents 6.3% of people tested.

The event already has backing from VisitScotland, Eventscotland and South of Scotland Enterprise which has provided £20,000 in development funding.On Tuesday, councillors will be asked to chip in a similar amount from the local authority’s community events fund.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang remains at the epicentre of the crisis in South Lanarkshire after at least 126 cases were recorded last week - down 17 per cent.

Douglas Ross, the Scottish Conservative leader, will today say that the First Minister is willing to risk Scotland’s economic recovery by ramping up the SNP’s push for another referendum before Christmas The Tory leader will use a speech on Monday to respond to renewed SNP demands for a second re-run vote and the threat to legislate for a referendum without the Section 30 powers from the UK government.Ross hit out at the so-called wildcat referendum plan contained in Constitutional Secretary

Glasgow loch the after their son tragically died when falling into the River Clyde after a night out. Duncan and Margaret Spiers have long campaigned to improve safety around the city's waters after their son Christopher died aged just 28, Glasgow Live reports.

coronavirus rules. Catherine Calderwood stepped down from the £120,000 a year role last April amid controversy over visiting her second home during the early stages of the pandemic.

More than 15,000 people across the region have now received their first dose of the vaccine.In Scotland, a further 1,201 people tested positive today, taking the overall total to 176,533.

What are the rules likely to be?Though many believe it could be a blanket ruling affecting all travellers arriving, it is understood various quarantine options will be discussed by the Government's Covid-O Committee.Sources close to the discussion have suggested that ministers could favor a more limited system to be adopted for England, that could target passengers arriving from high-risk coronavirus hotspots.While the BBC has reported that those arriving from most of southern Africa and South

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 1,049 cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in Scotland as the nation's tragic death toll continues to creep grimly towards 6,000.The Scottish Government has released data this afternoon as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.A further 87 patients, including nine people from the NHS Ayrshire & Arran health board region, have died after contracting Covid which means 5,796

Ayrshire has recorded a fresh spike in coronavirus hospital patient numbers in the past 24 hours. A total of 235 people are currently battling COVID-19 in NHS Ayrshire & Arran wards, Public Health Scotland data shows — a rise of six from yesterday.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A new home could be created in part of an old bank building in Callander.Craigower Estates Ltd have submitted an application to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park planners seeking a partial change of use of the former Royal Bank of Scotland at 55 Main Street.Recently the Observer told how Callander Community Development Trust (CCDT) directors had sought to purchase the larger building to turn it into a

Although the case rate is “well above” the Scottish average, it was “testament to the people of Dumfries and Galloway following the rules” that it had fallen.He added: “Bringing that number down depends on each and every one of you thinking as you open the door ‘Do I actually have to open it?’.”

Cumnock's famous Tryst music festival has revealed plans to create a centre for excellence in the town.Sir James MacMillan said teaching already pioneered in the area's schools could become a template for music tuition throughout Scotland and beyond.He has revealed plans to link with music education body Trinity College London over the next 10 years.The aim will be to nurture the careers of fledgling composers and their teachers.Leading teachers and composers from around the world will,

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserSNP group leader Councillor Johnston hit back, saying that authorities’ settlements cannot be determined until the overall Holyrood budget is finalised – and said the council leader was being “highly selective” in his comments as he highlighted projects across North Lanarkshire which benefit from Scottish Government funding.Addressing why Welsh councils have been given settlements while Scottish authorities are still waiting, he

coronavirus” by encouraging their staff to broadcast from office studios.Robin Galloway contacted the Record after penning an open letter to Scottish radio.The Pure Radio presenter said yesterday: “It pains me to be that person but I’m unable to keep counsel any longer.“Nearly every radio station in Scotland is promoting the spread of coronavirus by encouraging their staff to attend their studios.

suicide has opened up about his secret battle in a bid to help others and 'shake the stigma' around mental health challenges.Brian Smith had chosen the location where he wanted to 'end his life' not long after Scotland first went into lockdown in the spring of 2020.At breaking point, the 40-year-old thankfully didn't go through with it and reached out to the Samaritans and a local mental health charity. Knowing he needed more help, Brian, from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshre, admits he still has a

Christopher Jullien catching covid. The Hoops dropped more points to Hibs on Monday night after the squad was left decimated by the positive test result on their return to Scotland.