Thousands of frontline emergency service staff are off work due to the new Omicron Covid variant.
06.12.2021 - 16:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant has got world leaders contemplating their next month in the pandemic.
Restrictions - such as those on international travel - have been tightened as scientists remain uncertain over the impact of Omicron as cases continue to rise.
There are now estimated to be 48 cases of the new strain in Scotland.
Omicron has been deemed a 'variant of concern' by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
This is because the new strain has several mutations that may
Thousands of frontline emergency service staff are off work due to the new Omicron Covid variant.
Tales of an ancient dragon and inspirational stories of local women in Perth and Kinross will play a key chapter in a dazzling programme of events to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.
People are on hyper alert for a Covid - or specifically Omicron - infection that means they could be ill and miss Christmas which is now just days away.
Omicron symptoms and booster side effects can get confusing.
Omicron has become the dominant variant of Covid in Scotland in time for a busy Christmas period of festive parties and gatherings.
A runny nose has been identified as one of the top symptoms of the Omicron Covid variant, according to experts.
The Scottish Government has confirmed no new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.
Amy Macdonald has cancelled her sold out Glasgow show due to the new Omicron Covid variant.
Nicola Sturgeon issued an update on Omicron as she announced that the new variant will become the dominant strain in Scotland tomorrow.
Schools in Scotland will be "the last thing we close" if the spread of the omicron variant means tougher restrictions, a senior SNP minister has said.
Nicola Sturgeon today delivered a stark assessment on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland amid the growing threat of the Omicron variant.
Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland faces a "tsunami of infection" due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Concern is growing over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant after several hundred cases have been discovered in the UK.
Nicola Sturgeon will hold a press briefing later today as fears grow over the spread of the Omicron variant across the country.
Violence erupted behind bars on Thursday hours before the funeral of a key figure in a gangland feud.
Nicola Sturgeon is set to hold a coronavirus press conference on Friday as cases of the Omicron variant continue to rise across Scotland.
A child sex abuse victim terrified into silence after her attacker claimed links to a banned terror group has welcomed his jail term.
Scottish comedian Paul Black has just announced a new show to take place at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo in the new year.
A Scottish primary school is closing until next week after Covid cases thought to be the new Omicron variant were identified among teaching staff.