Scotland records six new covid deaths as cases rise by 4,234 overnight

Covid have come into the spotlight once again. Tory Health Secretary Sajid Javid revealed that he had tested positive for the virus on Saturday, In a video, the UK Government minister said that he had received both vaccinations and was experiencing ‘mild’ symptoms.

were forced into self-isolation after flouting Covid rules at a colleague’s retirement do. Insiders at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital claimed more than 40 people met for a celebration in a pub in Glasgow’s Maryhill.

The latest figures were announced this afternoon as new infections continue to surge across the country.515 people are currently in Scottish hospitals battling the virus, with 46 requiring intensive care.A total of 321,202 Scots have now caught coronavirus since the start of the pandemic with 7,772 deaths recorded.3,948,446 people have now had their first dose of the vaccine while 2,914,904 have had their second.

John Swinney.The country's Deputy First Minister - and Covid Recovery Minister - revealed the detail from the Scottish Government's modelling, which predicts the number of cases and deaths as a result of the virus.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today that Scotland would move to the lowest of its Covid-19 restrictions on July 19 as planned.It means up to eight people from up to four households can meet within homes, while outside up to 15 people from up to 15 households can get together

coronavirus deaths overnight but a further 2,134 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.However, a delay at the Glasgow lighthouse lab is causing today's figures to be lower than predicted.

coronavirus deaths overnight but a further 2,048 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 2,190 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Not all staff demonstrated an understanding or knowledge of infection prevention and control measures, including the correct use of PPE or the safe disposal of domestic and clinical waste.”A letter of serious concern was issued.And now, an “improvement notice” has been served.

coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 3,216 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensCovid infections in Renfrewshire reached an all time high last week, with the area currently recording an infection rate of 489 cases per 100,000 of population.In the week to Monday, an incredible 875 new cases were identified.The rollout of the vaccine has been offering increased protection to vulnerable groups, but hospital admissions across the area are increasing.The leader of Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs, arguing

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 3,799 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Perth and Kinross. Both residents passed away from the virus between June 28 and July 4, according to the latest National Records of Scotland (NRS) statistics.It marks the third and fourth deaths registered in the region this month with two more residents passing away from the virus between June 14-20.The number of deaths in the region, where COVID is mentioned on the death certificate, this year now stands at 123.

NHS Lanarkshir e Heather Knox described a dire situation with people visiting accident and emergency units on the rise leaving staff unable to cope. As a result of the increased pressures on services the health board may need to "pull back on some of our elective care services".A gold command meeting is expected to take place today where solutions will be identified in order to keep the situation under control as much as possible.

Scottish Government has confirmed that six people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 2372 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 2726 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with X new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Covid-19 cases at a Scots prison have almost doubled in one week as understaffed NHS nurses working there 'fear for their lives'. The nurse described HMP Low Moss in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire as 'pure hell' amid a spike in cases from 30 to 50 in the last week.

coronavirus deaths in Scotland overnight and a further 3,823 positive cases. The First Minister announced the latest figures this aftrnoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Covid-19 continue to rise with the latest figures showing an increase to 10,185 detected cases. It comes as UK cases of the variant have risen almost four-fold in less than a month.Public Health England figures show a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of Delta variant have now been identified in the UK - up by 50,824, or 46%, on the previous week.