Omicron is now the dominant Covid variant in Scotland - and it is said to be the main driving force behind a recent surge in case numbers.
Scotland's Covid international travel rules explained amid new change
28.11.2021 - 19:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scotland has announced new restrictions on international travel amid fears over the Omicron coronavirus variant.
The strain is causing concern among scientists and health officials due to a ‘large number’ of mutations.
It is believed that the variant has caused a recent surge in Covid cases across southern Africa and there are fears that it may be able to evade some protections from the vaccine.
Two cases of the variant have been identified in Scotland so far.
Scottish Health Secretary Humza
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