Nicola Sturgeon announces 1 new coronavirus death in Scotland and 677 new cases

Boris Johnson said the deal would "benefit every party of the UK".The Prime Minister declared it would boost the fishing industry as well as the financial sector - two key employers north of the Border.European diplomats will meet on Christmas morning to review the deal on behalf of the EU's 27 member states, while MPs are likely to vote on the agreement on December 30.But the First Minister took a less than enthusiastic view.Sturgeon tweeted: “Before the spin starts, it’s worth remembering that

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 1,190 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 115,566.

direct to your inboxNicola Sturgeon has apologised after she breached coronavirus lockdown rules.Scotland's First Minister took off her face mask at a funeral wake to chat to three women in a bar, a photograph published in the Scottish Sun showed.While Ms Sturgeon kept her distance, under Scottish Government Covid rules, customers in hospitality venues must wear a face covering except when seated and must wear one when moving around.Ms Sturgeon was attending a funeral wake for a Scottish

England for Christmas as she returned to Scotland yesterday amid a strict cross-border travel ban.Lisa Cross, 34, should have been married earlier this month and starting a new life in Blackpool with her hubby, but her plans were postponed due to coronavirus.She now faces Christmas without her fiance after returning to Glasgow after the announcement, to be with her two children.

schools will remain closed for a longer period due to concerns over a new strain of coronavirus.

First Minister also announced a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK and the world.

coronavirus across Scotland.

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German news channel Welt, the First Minister said she remained hopeful the UK Government would secure a Brexit deal before December 31.

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours, according to official figures Nicola Sturgeon also revealed at First Minister's Question s this lunchtime that there were 858 new cases of Covid-19 record overnight, taking the total figure to 109,296.

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland overnight. The First Minister also announced in her daily briefing 689 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total figure to 108,438.The death toll now sits at 4,173.Some 1,031 patients are currently in hospital being treated for the deadly virus with 49 of those in intensive care.It comes as Boris Johnson is resisting changes to the UK’s Christmas visiting restrictions despite growing fears easing lockdown will lead to “many” deaths.

coronavirus that has been discovered in the UK as 'potentially concerning'. The new variant has been found in the south of England and Sturgeon has said the Scottish Government would 'monitor closely' the situation and consider more 'precautions' if necessary.Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned MPs the number of cases involving the new variant was 'increasing rapidly' with more than 1,000 cases found.

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland overnight, official figures reveal.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon also announced that 1,001 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 104,306.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon also announced that 897 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 102,372.

will be given jabs at 23 sites across Scotland under the initial phase of a national programme which will eventually see millions of people protected against coronavirus. Among those who will be first in line for the vaccine is Andrew Mencnarowski, a senior staff nurse at the Western General in Edinburgh.

will be given jabs at 23 sites across Scotland under the initial phase of a national programme which will eventually see millions of people protected against coronavirus. Among those who will be first in line for the vaccine is Andrew Mencnarowski, a senior staff nurse at the Western General in Edinburgh.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 777 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 99,463.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 966 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 98,686.