Renfrewshire warned it could face level 4 lockdown as covid cases increase

Covid pandemic.Questioning the vaccine plans, she tweeted that a coronavirus conspiracy theory was “speaking the truth” and claimed nature is “the best medicine”.The views of Matthews, 39, – who is the public face of the SNP’s virtual conference and may introduce First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today – are at odds with the messaging of the SNP ­Government, which has welcomed the positive news on vaccines.Immunising people is a vital tool in defeating Covid and a million Scots could get the jab by

festive break between December 23 and 27. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon agreed the basic UK-wide plan but urged caution and wants to keep gatherings to a minimum.

agreement to allow trave l across the whole of the UK regardless of what lockdown level each area is in at the time. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backed the plan but told people to "think carefully" before reuniting with relatives and loved ones.

Prime Minister said there is "a very good discussion going on" with the devolved governments over the length of the festive break. Earlier on Monday Nicola Sturgeon said she wants to see only “a small number of households” to meet up over “a small number of days” over the festive period amid fears that looser restrictions will lead to a higher number of infections.

Hogmanay parties next month.The First Minister said today the New Year period was not part of the four-nations discussions on how to ease lockdown restrictions in late December.The focus would instead be on allowing people to meet indoors in small numbers around Christmas.The SNP leader said when it came to relaxing the rules next month, ministers "couldn't do everything" and warned a ban on indoor household gatherings could be back in place by Hogmanay.Speaking at her daily media briefing in

coronavirus  death toll has hit 3,459, the  Scottish Government  confirmed today.

East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.

level two rules on November 24.The change depends on continued progress, but it was seen as a positive sign while Glasgow and 10 other councils were ordered into the highest level four lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the plan at the Scottish Parliament as part of the government's weekly review of the five-tier system.She said: "I am pleased to report that East Lothian and Midlothian have both seen a marked decline in infection rates – prevalence in these areas is significantly

East Kilbride has been plunged into a second lockdown.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Stricter lockdown restrictions will kick in for Renfrewshire at 6pm on Friday as the region is  is plunged into a second lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said infection rates remain “stubbornly” high in certain council areas and this could impact the NHS in winter.New Level 4 restrictions will last for a “short and sharp” period of three weeks, ending on December 11.Hospitality premises, gyms, shops

Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to keep schools open in the west of Scotland even in council areas placed at level four.The First Minister today gave her strongest indication yet that several local authorities will this week be moved into the Government's highest level of lockdown - meaning thousands of non-essential businesses will be forced to close.But both primary and high schools will stay open to ensure youngsters can still attend class.It comes as the country's biggest teaching union, the EIS,

teaching union has called on the Scottish Government to "rethink" its position on schools remaining open full-time throughout lockdown.

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “highly unlikely” she will tomorrow announce a significant easing of covid restrictions for any part of the country.She said Scotland is in a “far better” position than it was, but noted there still needed to be a big decline in cases.However, she did not rule out tougher restrictions for some areas.The Scottish Government recently announced a five-tier system of restrictions for the country’s local authority areas.The first weekly review will be announced in

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly cases of coronavirus have fallen for the second consecutive week in Lanarkshire.More than 15,000 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the region.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a further 219 cases in the county for yesterday at her daily briefing on Monday, November 9, as weekly cases fell below 2000 for the first time in a month.That brings the total number of new Covid cases

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly cases of coronavirus have fallen for the second consecutive week in Lanarkshire.More than 15,000 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the region.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a further 219 cases in the county for yesterday at her daily briefing on Monday, November 9, as weekly cases fell below 2000 for the first time in a month.That brings the total number of new Covid cases