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Nicola Sturgeon warns Scotland faces a 'tsunami of infection' as Omicron variant cases surge
10.12.2021 - 16:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland faces a "tsunami of infection" due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
The First Minister said reported cases of the new strain - which was first discovered in southern Africa last month - were doubling roughly every two days.
The SNP leader said early data suggested booster vaccines were "doubly important".
But she added experts did not yet know whether Omicron caused a higher risk of serious illness.
Scots will now be expected to self-isolate at home for 10
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