New covid vaccine to arrive in Scotland later this month

coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's road map out of lockdown as four cases are recorded in Scotland. Recent figures have suggested that Covid-19 infections across the UK have dropped to the lowest level since the autumn, but despite this, Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College, says Britain should be prepared for a third wave after 77 cases of another possible variant was recorded domestically.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland also showed that 204 new cases had been identified overnight.

most stringent restrictions on average than people in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.Analysis by Oxford University's Blavatnik school of government found the UK was "globally unique" in spending the longest period of lockdown at a very high level of stringency - with Scotland the toughest of the lot.It comes as travel restrictions north of the Border are finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet

First Minister was given a shot of the AstraZeneca medicine on Thursday afternoon just hours after unveiling the SNP's manifesto for next month's Holyrood election.The SNP leader was vaccinated at 4pm and shortly after encouraged other Scots to receive their jab as soon as they are offered it.She tweeted: "Just had my first dose of vaccine (AZ for anyone wondering)."It truly is an emotional moment.

Perth and Kinross for the second week in a row last week.

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireSecond doses for people aged 80 and over have already begun and are being delivered locally at GP practices and health clinics.More than 45,000 people across Lanarkshire have so far received their second vaccination, including frontline health and social care staff, plus residents and workers at care homes.To date, 2,682,706 people have received their first jab across Scotland.

virus within the previous 28 days – now sands at 7,630. There are currently 154 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 21 being treated in intensive care.

Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 281 new cases have also been identified overnight.

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coronavirus cases. Currently, only essential retailers - such as supermarkets and pharmacies - are allowed to open during lockdown.

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Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that a number of rules will be changing to Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown over the coming days. The First Minister has given the green light for the likes of hairdressers and garden centres to reopen from Easter Monday next week.

Covid-19 outbreak at Peel Primary in Livingston.And a UK Government mobile testing unit is open in Livingston from today onwards, to try and stop infection from spreading further.Nicola Sturgeon will address the nation tomorrow and it will be revealed if the latest spike in infections will derail her planned exit from lockdown in April.Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter herehttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/

SNP's autumn conference by First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the one-off, pro-rata payment is intended as a bonus for the work done by health and care staff to combat Covid-19. Eligible social care staff, expected to number more than 400,000, will have to have worked in the sector for at least a continuous four-week period between March 17 and November 30 last year.

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. Figures announced by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal 655 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight, bringing the total cases to 212,509.

Michelle McManus beamed behind her face mask today as she got her first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca jab. The singer posted a snap on her Twitter and Instagram pages as she got the covid vaccine at the Carmichael Hall in Giffnock.