Scotland's Covid self-isolation rules, when to get a test and when you are considered a 'close contact'

The wife of a revered Scots games developer who died of Covid has urged people to get vaccinated - after revealing that his lifelong phobia of needles had stopped him getting the jab.

Scotland’s national clinical director has warned it is “far too early” to move toward a five day self-isolation period for covid.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has ruled out plans to further cut the self-isolation period for those with the virus in Scotland.

There are no plans to cut the self-isolation period for those with covid in Scotland from seven to five days, Humza Yousaf has insisted.

Time will tell as to whether the reduction in the 10 day COVID self-isolation period will successfully alleviate staff shortages in Perth and Kinross, according to the head of the region’s business network.

Travellers arriving in Scotland face new rules for testing and self-isolation from January 7.

Since Omicron was discovered, the symptoms between it and other strains has been much discussed.

Scotland's self-isolation rules are changing this week, with different rules depending on whether you are vaccinated.

Coronavirus self-isolation rules in Scotland have come into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.

Self-isolation rules in Scotland have changed once again creating different rules based on vaccination status.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to self-isolation rules in Scotland that is set to target the thousands of unvaccinated people across the country.

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce a cut in the 10 day covid self-isolation period to address crippling staff shortages.

Thousands of frontline emergency service staff are off work due to the new Omicron Covid variant.

Christmas can be a lonely time, especially if you're unable to be with friends and family due to Covid.

Nicola Sturgeon is urging Scots to get their coronavirus vaccine in her message ahead of Christmas Day.

A Scottish jail is in turmoil after several members of staff had to isolate due to coronavirus.

Boris Johnson has announced that no further Covid restrictions will be put in place in England before Christmas.

Scotland is to face tougher Coronavirus restrictions after Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Renfrew fire station was forced to close its doors after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

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.