Covid-19 in recent days could be linked to the outbreak at a call centre in North Lanarkshire.
03.07.2020 - 17:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayEleven positive coronavirus cases have now confirmed in a cross-border cluster of infections.The total increased by one overnight as health officials test and trace contacts in part of Dumfries and Galloway.Scotland’s national clinical director, Jason Leitch, revealed the new figure during Nicola Sturgeon’s daily press briefing.
He said 23 people were traced through the contact-tracing system.“They have been spoken to, all
.Covid-19 in recent days could be linked to the outbreak at a call centre in North Lanarkshire.
novelist has seen sales for her upcoming book rocket since she received surprise high praise from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.It’s not every day you get commended for doing your job well by the most powerful woman in the country.But for Kirstin Innes, that’s exactly what happened last night, when the FM hailed her latest offering “a triumph” in a glowing review on Twitter.The book loving politician is well known for her passion for all things literary and has regularly updated followers with
shielding ” policy by the end of the month. The First Minister also announced a further lifting of restrictions on a category of people who have been subject to the greatest coronavirus restrictions.
coronavirus cases in Scotland. There was one new Covid-19 death in the last 24 hours - meaning the hospital death toll has risen to 2,491.
Nicola Sturgeon has declared it was a good day for Scotland as the country's hospitality sector reopened and the number of deaths from Covid-19 continued to fall. But the SNP leader once again urged Scots to "keep the heid" as she admitted to being nervous as the single biggest easing of lockdown restrictions in four months took place.
Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded no new deaths from coronavirus for the seventh day in a row, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.The latest figures were revealed as the country took a key step out of lockdown today, with pubs and restaurants opening indoors for the first time.Attractions such as cinemas and museums have also been reopening, while long queues have been waiting at the country's barber
Nicola Sturgeon said the opening of pubs indoors was the “highest risk” since exiting lockdown began and encouraged those going to the pub to “do so carefully”.Speaking as Scotland celebrated a sixth day with no deaths from the virus, she said: “I think we all know where alcohol is being taken, sometimes our inhibitions are lower ... we behave in a way we wouldn’t normally do, getting closer to people.
Sturgeon has blasted reported UK Government plans to hold on to a key economic lever after the Brexit transition period.It has been claimed Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not devolve control over ‘state aid’, which allows Governments to subsidise companies.The First Minister tweeted this morning: “This would be a full scale assault on devolution - a blatant move to erode the powers of the Scottish Parliament in key areas.
Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to Scots comedy legend Johnny Beattie after his death at the age of 93.
Nicola Sturgeon ' event to mark the First Minister's 50th birthday. Organisers are asking people across the country to join the celebration from their doorsteps at 8pm next Sunday, July 19.
Scottish ministers plea for more spending powers. Rishi Sunak will address the House of Commons after Prime Minister's Questions to deliver a statement on how the government will protect and create jobs across the country.
Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayNicola Sturgeon has confirmed a list of countries which will be exempt from Scottish quarantine restrictions.The First Minister revealed that 39 nations will form so-called air bridges with airports in Scotland - meaning Scots can travel there and not have to enter a 14-day period of quarantine on their return.Among the countries are France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland.But quarantine
Scottish ministers plea for more spending powers. Rishi Sunak will address the House of Commons after Prime Minister's Questions to deliver a statement on how the government will protect and create jobs across the country.
Dumfries and Galloway will be lifted today.Travel curbs were retained in parts of the region last Friday after a "cluster" of Covid-19 cases was discovered.Twelve people were confirmed to have been infected.
Nicola Sturgeon.Activists headed to the border with England at the weekend to protest visitors crossing into the country due to the coronavirus crisis.The demonstrations have been widely criticised - including by senior Scottish National Party figures and the First Minister herself.It has now been reported a new gathering is being planned for Thursday, July 9 against anyone travelling from the south - including group Action for Scotland.Protester Sean Clerkin, who has hit the headlines
Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots not to drop their guard in the battle against Covid-19 as international examples show the virus has not gone away. Lockdown measures were reimposed in Australia's second biggest city on Tuesday, confining Melbourne residents to their homes unless undertaking essential business for six weeks, as officials scramble to contain a coronavirus outbreak.
entering will be told to isolate for two weeks. It comes after it emerged no checks had taken place north of the border on travellers arriving in the country.
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed checks to ensure travellers to Scotland are complying with coronavirus quarantine restrictions will start tomorrow.
theatre industry by the UK government. The promised £1.57 billion of help in a long-awaited rescue package from Boris Johnson has been described as the biggest ever one-off investment in UK culture.