Nicola Sturgeon announces 33 Covid-19 deaths in Scotland amid 542 new cases

First Minister 's resignation amid accusations she misled parliament about her involvement in the Alex Salmond investigation. It followed a leak that the inquiry into the Government's unlawful investigation into harassment complaints against the former first minister has reportedly concluded that Ms Sturgeon gave an "inaccurate" account of meetings with Mr Salmond.

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.

will have to be prioritised. The SNP leader said: “At present we expect that over the next month we will have approximately 500,000 fewer doses than we had previously anticipated.

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. Figures announced by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal 624 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight, bringing the total cases to 211,854.

coronavirus deaths and 625 new cases in last 24 hours The First Minister released the figures from St Andrews House in Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon on March 2, the day before she appeared before the inquiry investigating the handling of harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond.On BBC Scotland's Sunday Show, Andrea Bradley, the assistant secretary of the EIS teaching union, said the Scottish Government was looking for a "good news story that week".However, Ms Sturgeon had previously announced the earliest date for some pupils to return to school would be March 15.On Monday, Education Secretary John

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. The  Scottish Government  this afternoon revealed 484 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight, bringing the total cases to 209,552.

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Figures announced by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal 639 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight, bringing the total cases to 209,068.The latest figures mean that, since the start of the pandemic, 7,508 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland.The statistics also reveal a total of 479 people are being treated in hospital, with 38 in ICU, one less than yesterday.It comes as the First Minister paid tribute to

Dunblane massacre will be 'forever in our hearts' as Scotland remembers the tragedy 25 years on.The First Minister took to twitter to call the day 'one of the darkest and most heartbreaking in Scotland’s history'.On March 13, 1996, crazed gunman Thomas Hamilton murdered 16 primary school children and their teacher in Dunblane, sending shockwaves of grief around the world.Hamilton then took his own life.The murder spree remains Britain's deadliest mass shootings and lead to large-scale reforms on

coronavirus in the last 24 hours.Nicola Sturgeon announced that 591 new cases of the virus were recorded overnight, bringing the total number to 207,747 since the start of the pandemic.Scotland's death toll currently sits at  7,483.It was announced that 556 people are being treated in hospital while 42 are currently in ICU wards.It comes as we revealed bosses raking in billions from lucrative health contracts have failed to pay the Scottish Government’s £500 bonus to NHS workers like porters,

coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures were announced by Nicola Sturgeon during this morning's coronavirus committee meeting in Parliament.

coronavirus strain in Scotland. The person travelled from Rio de Janeiro to Edinburgh via Paris on February 19 and has tested positive for covid-19 with with initial lab findings suggesting it may be the Brazil variant.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours.The latest figures were announced ahead of Nicola Sturgeon speaking in Holyrood this afternoon.The First Minister also confirmed 466 new cases of the virus were recorded overnight.614 people are being treated in hospital while 50 are currently in ICU.The latest figures mean that since the start of the pandemic, 7441 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland.It comes as Nicola Sturgeon is today expected to announce restrictions on meeting people

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.

daily number of covid cases dropped to its lowest level since September.A total of 498 people received positive test results yesterday - the first time the figure has dropped below 500 in more than six months.The SNP leader is due to update the Scottish Parliament on lockdown on Tuesday - and she said there could be an announcement on "relatively minor, but important changes to the rules around our ability to meet people outdoors, and also on how young people are able to interact with friends

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has announced.Jeane Freeman also announced 543 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight across the country.Since the start of the pandemic, 7, 371 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland with total positive cases in Scotland 203,555.A total of 750 people are being treated in hospital, with 65 in ICU.It comes after Nicola Sturgeon announced all school kids in Scotland will go back to the classroom after the

First Minister said there was "good evidence" the national vaccination programme was already reducing the number of deaths from the virus across the country.And the SNP leader revealed the average number of covid cases being reported each day in Scotland had dropped to 657 - the lowest rate since October.It means all primary school pupils will be able to return to class as of March 15 - with high schools reopening full-time after the Easter break.Sturgeon added that a further review of easing

school after the Easter holidays.In a statement to MSPs the First Minister said all primary school children will be back in the classroom in two weeks time by March 15.The resumption of face-to-face learning is dependent on the state of the virus in Scotland.Last week kids from primary one to three were allowed back to the classroom after restrictions were lifted slightly.The SNP leader said all primary school pupils will be able to return to childcare as well in the coming weeks.Sturgeon told

coronavirus in the last 24 hours.Figures released by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal 572 new cases of the virus have been recorded overnight.The total number of cases in Scotland now stands at 202,084 with the total death toll at 7,131, of people who have tested positive within 28 days.There are 837 people in hospital with the virus and 78 are being treated in intensive care.The news comes as care home relatives prepare for the reintroduction of indoor visiting this week.Concerns