Number of people self-isolating from Perth and Kinross schools doubles

East Ayrshire Council spent her final days with the organisation self-isolating after being exposed to Covid on a trip to Dubai.

Perth and Kinross after the COVID-19 infection rate dropped in the last week. The most recent data from Public Health Scotland up until January 12 shows an infection rate of 231.7 per 100,000 people.

Perth and Kinross woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. An amber weather warning for snow remains in force for much of the region until 10am.

care homes have been identified after nineteen residents tested positive for the bug. NHS chiefs have confirmed they are investigating the two separate clusters at the homes in Invergordon, which have also resulted in several staff being told to self-isolate.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police has asked people to report non-emergencies online as a number of staff from the communications team are self-isolating.The force said a number of staff in the Operational Communications Branch (OCB), which receives 101 calls, were having to stay at home due to coronavirus.Staff from the Transport Unit were assisting the department with a 'high volume ' of calls.Assistant Chief Con Nick Bailey said: “All of our staff in OCB have worked extremely hard

Perth and Kinross pupils will be taught via remote learning until at least February 1.Perth and Kinross Council has set up a remote learning hub which includes advice for both parents and pupils as to how to get the the best out of remote learning.Here is PKC's advice for pupils:1. Be patient: Your teachers have been asked to make their teaching available to you online at the last minute.

Perth and Kinross councillor reckons the region is better prepared this time round for remote learning. Conservative councillor Caroline Shiers convenes PKC's lifelong learning committee and has praised the "targeted effort" to support vulnerable families in the region.

Perth and Kinross over the festive period, according to new statistics. The virus was recorded on 11 deaths registered in the week starting December 21 - the highest weekly total since May 4 .Incident management team set up as COVID cases rise at poultry plantThere were nine deaths recorded the week after, bringing the total in the region to 133, according to the National Records of Scotland.

Kate Lawler has revealed that she has to self-isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus. The Big Brother 2002 winner, who is expecting a little girl with partner Martin in early 2021, confirmed the move after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.

Perthshire Advertiser it is part of its continued effort to work with families to support learning at home. COVID rate in region nearly doubles in just a weekPupils will be taught at home from Monday, January 11 in line with national guidance.

Bury area, completed 12 taxi rides in less than six hours before lying to a licensing officer about his work.  The father-of-five, who lives in Bolton, was told he had ‘put the public at risk’ by working so soon after flying back into the country.  He was later visited by police and issued with a fixed penalty notice for breaking coronavirus regulations. Bury Council’s licensing and safety panel heard that on October 16, a complaint was made to the deputy licensing officer that the driver had

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The amount of council housing in North Lanarkshire is to more than double in the next 15 years.During a meeting held earlier this month, councillors agreed to expand their current housebuilding target from 2150 new homes by 2027 to 5000 by 2035.This will mean a capital investment of £306 million, almost half of which will be used to make all local authority housing more environmentally friendly and energy

Perth and Kinross have died from COVID-19 in less than a month according to new figures. Statistics from the National Records of Scotland say eight more deaths had been recorded in the week up to Sunday, December 20.The brings the total of number of coronavirus deaths in the region up to 113.Overwhelming support for bringing the Stone of Destiny back home The news comes as residents in Perth and Kinross prepare to enter a near full lockdown from Boxing Day.

Perth and Kinross schools will only be open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers from January 7.

direct to your inboxThe region’s ten public health directors say the new strain of Covid-19 - said to be behind huge spikes in the south of England - is ‘extremely worrying’.Anyone who has travelled to Greater Manchester from ‘Tier 4’ areas - or Wales - for Christmas is being told to self isolate for at least ten days, warning the new strain of Covid-19 is ‘extremely worrying’.The conurbation’s ten public health directors issued the dramatic call in a statement this afternoon, urging anyone

Perthshire nursery. And 17 staff members also had to isolate after at least nine cases at Cornerstones Nursery in Blairgowrie.