Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as Scots told not to book holidays abroad

quarantine requirements  in England to match those planned for Scotland, which will require all international arrivals to self-isolate in hotels. The  Labour leader  said and estimated 10,000 travellers a day will be arriving in the UK from “higher-risk countries” where the South African or Brazilian coronavirus variants are circulating but which are not on the Government’s red list.

Jeane Freeman said Scotland should hit its target of vaccinating 400,000 adults a week ahead of schedule this week - but added the programme will then “need to scale back a bit”.A drop in supply across all four UK nations is being caused by work being carried out by Pfizer – the manufacturer of one of the approved vaccines.The company is having to temporarily reduce output as part of an overall effort to increase manufacturing capacity amid worldwide demand for vaccines.Nicola Sturgeon said on

expected to pay £1,750  in advance to cover the costs of their isolation and testing.

Scroll down for all the latest updatesA fund to support childminders has received a £2.2 million boost.Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the cash injection, taking the previously allocated fund of £1 million to £3.2 million.The fund can be claimed by any Care Inspectorate registered child minder and will see them receive a £750 flat rate payment.Sturgeon said: “I hope that this support can make a difference to a very important sector and I hope it means that childminders can continue to help children

police officers  were left furious after being ordered to cancel vaccine appointments amid confusion over their entitlement to jabs. A string of officers secured slots for the vaccine at  Ayr Hospital  after a booking number was circulated among colleagues earlier this month.

First Minister made the claim as she provided an update report on covid vaccine rates.SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said last year she hoped the target would be met by the end of January.The Scottish Government has since faced intense criticism over the number of people who received a jab, compared with other parts of the UK.

vaccine  dose now stood at 839,226 alongside a clapping hands emoji. The Government has faced claims of sluggishness over the vaccine rollout in relation to other parts of the UK.Ministers were also hit by claims last week that unused vaccines were being dumped,However, the numbers have increased substantially in recent days.

coronavirus  outbreak at the site. The  Prime Minister  went to Valneva, in Livingston, last Thursday during a  controversial trip north.

coronavirus vaccine target by more than 400,000. In November, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said that a million Scots would be vaccinated by the end of January, however latest figures show just 575,897 people had been given the jab.

Captain Tom Moore was unable to get coronavirus jab due to pneumonia treatmentThe UK Government has ordered an extra 40 million doses of the Valneva covid-vaccine which is being manufactured in Scotland.The move means 100 million doses of Valneva have now been put on order, enough for every adult in the UK, with the latest batch earmarked for delivery in 2022.It comes as Scotland’s vaccination programme gathers pace with the opening of major hubs in Edinburgh and Aberdeen from today.READ MORE:

coronavirus vaccine, providing testing and giving financial support throughout the pandemic. The Prime Minister 's visit has been deemed "not essential" by Nicola Sturgeon who emphasised that cross-border travelling was still discouraged.

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Boris Johnson’s Government would announce today, but insisted her Government is prepared to go further.She said the UK plan was "minimal", adding that it was the "least" that can be done.A hotel quarantine system aimed at arrivals from high-risk countries is expected to be announced soon by the home secretary, Priti Patel.Johnson reportedly rejected calls for a blanket policy and is instead believed to support a targeted system for a limited number of countries such as South Africa and

Scottish Government is looking at ways of accelerating the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. A 24/7 pilot scheme is being considered at vaccinating younger people in society as the government attempts to ramp up its programme.

Brian Matthews ended up with a social media ban after posting a fake photo of him partying with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Dubai.

Read the full storyThere has been “early evidence” that lockdown is working, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The First Minister announced a second shutdown earlier this month, with initial plans to see restrictions relax by early February.While the lockdown looks set to continue for longer than planned, case numbers appear to be declining, the First Minister said.“We are seeing some early evidence that these restrictions are working, which is positive,” she said.“We think they are starting to reduce

police officer  claims lives are being put at risk after he and a colleague were called out to more than 80 homes for coronavirus rule breaches. He says they were forced to mix with  Covid rule-breakers  including dental and optician workers who were flouting lockdown regulations at the weekend.