Renfrewshire community has one of the highest covid rates in the country

the Royal Family retaining their traditional role if the UK was break-up, while 39% said a Scottish republic should be created and 22% said they didn't know.

Covid-19 antibody test that’s better than those currently available has been developed by researchers at a Scots university.Serology tests detect if a person has previously had the virus and are important tools in tracing its spread.However, some existing antibody tests are not suited to rapid mass deployment as they can be inaccurate and also detect other coronaviruses including some versions of the common cold.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily

coronavirus pandemic. Scots are expected to stay at home while tough restrictions remain in place across the country - but can leave for essential purposes, such as exercising.

The Mirror reports.Of the 32 local areas across Scotland, nine council areas are blue - Stirling, West Dumbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, Midlothian and Falkirk.As of Thursday, there have been 204,055 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland and 7,398 people have died following a positive test for the virus, according to the Scottish Government.Here is the seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population between February 23 and March 1.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Researchers from Stirling University are taking part in a collaborative study looking at the rehabilitation of those suffering from long-Covid.The study – in collaboration with Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University and funded by the Scottish Government’s chief scientist office – will examine community rehabilitation delivered by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other health professionals to find

53% of people, excluding don’t knows, backing independence.Until the weekend, over twenty polls in a row showed support for independence to be in the lead.This trend ended after a Survation poll by the Sunday Mail showed it was now tied at 50/50.A new poll for ITV’s Tonight programme, carried out by Savanta ComRes, again records a lead for independence.However, although the 53-47 shows a six point leader, it is closer than in previous polls.ITV also reported that 71% believed the country would

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Former bank premises in Bannockburn are to get a new lease of life as part of a £1.2 million regeneration project.Stirling Council is investing in the refurbishment of both the former Royal Bank of Scotland branch at Quakerfield and Bannockburn Library.The project includes a new businesses and support hub in the former RBS unit, which has lay empty since the bank controversially close the branch in 2018 and

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our newsletterStirling has the second highest Covid-19 infection rate in Scotland.Only Falkirk has a higher rate of transmission with Clackmannanshire not far behind in fourth.The latest figures published by Public Health Scotland show a seven-day rate of 153.9 per 100,000 (February 20 - 26) in Stirling.The average rate in Scotland over those seven days was 84.3 per 100,000 and was highest in Falkirk at a rate of 172.2 per

coronavirus variant identified in three cases in Scotland.Scotland's chief medical officer said there is 'nothing to suggest' it has escaped into local communities after it was revealed three of the six cases of the new variant were identified north of the border.

link!In total, 36,907 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lanarkshire and 1211 people have died after testing positive.Lanarkshire has been the worst affected region in Scotland by coronavirus with 5568.2 cases and 183 deaths for every 100,000 residents.

link!In total, 36,907 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lanarkshire and 1211 people have died after testing positive.Lanarkshire has been the worst affected region in Scotland by coronavirus with 5568.2 cases and 183 deaths for every 100,000 residents.Across the region, 198,386 people - 36.5 per cent of the population - have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccination.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Government ministers have been asked to make a firm commitment to reopening churches in time for Easter.Renfrewshire councillor Andy Doig has written to health secretary Jeane Freeman requesting places of worship be allowed to welcome congregations from Maundy Thursday, which will be marked on April 1.According to the latest route map out of lockdown announced by the Scottish Government, churches are not set

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coronavirus infection rate in Scotland. Data shows there are currently 223.1 cases per 100,000 people, that’s compare to 53.9 cases in the Highlands and 27.1 cases per 100,000 in Aberdeen.