Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister may close pubs and warning schools could spark spike in cases

coronavirus. Kingspark School, in Dundee, was forced to close on Wednesday after pupils and teachers were asked to self-isolate for two weeks.

Nicola Sturgeon has made a renewed call for the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme beyond October amid fears unemployment will rocket when it is removed. The First Minister said the Treasury should follow the example of France and Germany by extending economic support for businesses which were forced to close during lockdown.

Nicola Sturgeon described the 43 positive cases identified so far, as part of an outbreak at the 2 Sisters food processing plant, as "a significant cluster". Of those cases, 37 are factory workers and six are contacts.

radio listeners were left in stitches after a stressed-out radio worker let rip with a string of expletives live on air, unaware of his shocking blunder. The frustrated Tay FM staff member was trying to live stream a broadcast of the First Minister's coronavirus update on Thursday when things didn't go to plan.

coronavirus is 'inevitable'. The First Minister spoke about the increase in clusters in different parts of the country over the last week.

coronavirus is 'inevitable'. The First Minister spoke about the increase in clusters in different parts of the country over the last week.

Covid-19. The student is now self-isolating at home with immediate family following the positive test.It is understood he only attended school for one day - last Thursday, August 13.

Nicola Sturgeon’s briefing was dominated by concerns about outbreaks running out of control.The FM made a direct plea on Scots to stop going to house parties. And she pleaded with everyone watching the briefing to tell everyone they know to follow health guidance.You can catch up on all the latest from Holyrood and Westminster on the Record’s politics page HERE.The data is coming through the test and protect scheme, rather than police.

“There will for example be a lot more hand washing, some schools will have staggered starts and lunch breaks, and at West Calder school lunches will have to be ordered on an app.“I know that there will be anxiety for students parents and teachers this week and I think that is entirely understandable,“All of us know that the reopening of schools is important for children’s education, personal development, general wellbeing and happiness.”

‘mystery shoppers’ will be employed as part of targeted enforcement against non-compliant premises. But he told a press conference on Monday: “Reopening schools is a big challenge, alongside colleges and universities returning.“If schools reopen and the hospitality sector cannot be relied on to do the right thing then there’ll be a problem.“If it’s a choice between schools staying open or pubs staying open then there really isn’t a choice, schools stay open.

John Swinney has signaled a U-turn on the SQA exams scandal. Swinney, who faces a no-confidence vote in the Scottish Parliament, is set to make a statement on Tuesday after pupils and teachers raised concerns about the crisis.Pupils who are unhappy with their exam results will be able to appeal them for free.

coronavirus cases in Scotland and whether there have been any new deaths due to the virus. It comes as Aberdeen residents wake up to being back in lockdown as the first local crackdown is implemented in Scotland.

John-Paul ClarkWest Lothian chart toppers The Snuts have sent an open letter to Nicola Sturgeon asking for industry support.The lads have been hit hard financially in recent times because they had to postpone planned gigs during the global health crisis.The West Lothian Courier reported last week how fans of the group had started a crowdfunder to help them pay their road crew.The letter to the First Minster, dated August 4, asks that she support the music industry whilst also listing the many

rising numbers of cases  in the north east. They told how they feared a customer with the virus had visited them between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday, August 1 The recent outbreak is understood to have begun at the  Hawthorn bar  with a total of 32 positive cases now linked to the establishment.

rising numbers of cases  in the north east. They told how they feared a customer with the virus had visited them between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday, August 1 The recent outbreak is understood to have begun at the  Hawthorn bar  with a total of 32 positive cases now linked to the establishment.

pub too often after alarm at a rise in coronavirus cases.                         Around half of the latest positive cases of Covid-19 were among people in their 20s and 30s.                         Today launched the Eat Out to Help Out scheme as thousands of restaurants in Scotland have signed up to provide a 50% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks.

bars and restaurants could face a “further shutdown” if Scots do not abide by strict public safety rules.The First Minister said pictures of a large queue outside an Aberdeen bar had made her want to cry.A key part of the Government’s policy of coming out of lockdown involved the reopening of pubs and restaurants.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on

pub too often after alarm at a rise in coronavirus cases.Around half of the latest positive cases of Covid-19 were among people in their 20s and 30s.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the levels are a reason for caution, while other parts of the world have also seen infection rates among young people surge.At a coronavirus briefing on Friday, Sturgeon said "nobody can safely get Covid", despite the disease causing more fatalities among older people.Urging people to "stick rigidly" to the latest

coronavirus cases.The warning against non-essential travel also applies to anyone in affected areas, including Manchester, who had plans to visit Scotland.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the restrictions in the most significant step back to lockdown since the height of the pandemic in the UK.Sturgeon said: "I'm grateful to the Prime Minister for the update on the recent developments in the north west of England and all four nations agreed on the importance of sharing localised

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that pupils will be in the classroom full-time when schools return next month.Pupils will begin to return from August 11 and all young people will be back in full-time education by August 18.In a statement to Holyrood this afternoon the First Minister did say that some local authorities may opt for phased return but all pupils will have returned to school by August 18.A Scottish Government report reads: "The expectation is that all schools will reopen by August 11,