Cases of coronavirus reached their highest ever level on Boxing Day, according to the latest Scottish Government statistics.
08.12.2021 - 13:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Scottish Government has asked for financial support from Westminster in case restrictions need to be reimposed following a spike in Omicron cases across the country.
John Swinney announced that contact was made with the UK Government about providing more support.
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