Nicola Sturgeon announces three new deaths in Scotland amid 668 coronavirus cases

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coronavirus in Scotland.Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the regulations are coming in after another day of alarming deaths, hospital admissions and infection.From Friday, anyone in a workplace canteen will have to wear a face covering when not seated at a table.From Monday, staff will have to wear coverings in corridors.The First Minister set out the plan in a statement to the Scottish Parliament.She said: “The responsibility for complying with these measures rests with individuals.

Coronavirus cases across Scotland are continuing to rise with the number of deaths creeping up as well. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday the pandemic 'can't be seen as a contest between health and the economy'.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the battle against coronavirus should not be seen as a contest between protecting health and protecting the economy. The First Minister was speaking as new figures revealed the number of Scots claiming unemployment benefits has more than doubled in the last year.

hospital for the killer bug with 35 in intensive care. Of the latest cases 419 were recorded in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 337 in Lanarkshire, 191 in Lothian and 95 in Ayrshire and Arran health boards.

Nicola Sturgeon said.As Boris Johnson prepared to unveil the new covid alert levels for parts of England, the First Minister said a similar graded system would be introduced in Scotland after two weeks of local lockdowns currently in place expire.

coronavirus in Scotland over the last 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. No new deaths were recorded overnight meaning the death toll stands at 2,550 since the start of the pandemic.

coronavirus test.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh.It means a total of 2544 have passed away after testing positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.1246 new cases of coronavirus have been announced across Scotland in the same period.397 people are currently being treated in hospital with six in intensive care.440 new cases were reported in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 306 in Lanarkshire and 192 in Lothian.The alarming trend

Pubs and bars in the central belt will be forced to close under tough new lockdown rules, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Further restrictions on social life will be imposed across the country as of this Friday at 6pm for at least 16 days as the Scottish Government attempts to put a "brake" on the spread of coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon and her ministers will decide today whether even greater lockdown restrictions are required to stop the rising number of Scots testing positive for coronavirus.The First Minister yesterday warned the public it was "possible we will have to do more" after she announced yesterday that a further 697 people had contracted the virus.She will meet with members of her Cabinet this morning to discuss whether a so-called "circuit breaker lockdown" is needed to reduce transmission of the

Coronavirus cases have continued to rise across Scotland over the weekend as four deaths were recorded. Nicola Sturgeon said infections are spreading to older people and suggested new restrictions will be considered by experts today and discussed by the government tomorrow.Deputy first minister John Swinney has also said it was a "cause for concern" and warned there could be further restrictions put in place.

positive case means the toll stands at 2,530. The First Minister, speaking from her daily briefing in Edinburgh, said 218 people are currently being treated in hospital with 22 in intensive care.

coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours. There were 775 new coronavirus cases recorded overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 30,687 since the pandemic began.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced 558 new coronavirus cases in Scotland in the past 24 hours. The First Minister announced there has been no new hospital deaths from a positive case with the total number of deaths remaining at 2,510.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Of those cases 219 are in the Greater Glasgow area, 66 are in Lanarkshire and 73 are in Lothian.A significant number of new cases in the Glasgow area are linked to an outbreak at Glasgow University halls of residence.

pandemic in late March.

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link.The First Minister announced the new measures, which include an outright ban on indoor household gatherings.Pubs, bars and restaurants will also be required to close at 10pm from Friday.At the Scottish Parliament, MS Sturgeon said: “We will introduce a strict nationwide curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants.

Ayrshire seven new positive tests have been recorded since yesterday. The total for the region now stands at 1535.At the moment, 73 people are in hospital with coronavirus and 8 people are in intensive care.The First Minister said: "The Scottish Cabinet will meet tomorrow to take stock.