Virus 'outbreak' at Scots uni halls of residence as 500 students self-isolate

Steven Leslie was the first Scottish Prison Service officer to die from the virus. The death of Steven, 59, was described by union bosses as an “enormous loss” deeply felt by his colleagues.

coronavirus.The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) said two prisoners and four members of staff at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow have tested positive for the virus.All 256 prisoners in A Hall are now having to self isolate, and visitors are banned for these inmates until October 20.Visits recommenced at jails across Scotland on September 28, subject to a series of restrictions.An SPS spokesman said the rest of the prison is not affected by the outbreak or visiting ban.He said contact tracing is being

Covid-19 tester at one of Scotland’s main test sites - has tested positive for the killer bug. The steward at the Glasgow Airport testing facility - dubbed a “shambles” by fellow workers - has been struck down with the virus triggering widespread panic among other staff at the site.

Sainsbury's bosses for refusing to shut down their depot after an outbreak among distribution staff - which they fear could have spread the virus across Scotland. Whistleblowers claimed that two staff at the supermarket giant’s East Kilbride depot have been diagnosed with Covid-19 - including a driver who travelled around the central belt and down to Stranraer.

Covid-19 cases has closed down a Scottish Fie and Rescue Service (SFRS) headquarters building. Fire chiefs confirmed that the West HQ complex in Bothwell Street in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, was shut down on Thursday after a 'number of cases' were detected.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.AIRDRIE MSP Alex Neil MSP has backed a new £500 grant to help people on low incomes if they are asked to self-isolate due to the coronavirus.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such as people unable to carry out their work from home.This grant is for anyone who will face financial hardship due to being asked to self-isolate and will be

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.PEOPLE on low incomes across Monklands will be eligible to receive a new £500 grant if asked to self-isolate.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will be available to residents in Airdrie and Coatbridge who would otherwise lose income due to self-isolation, such as those unable to carry out their work from home, including hospitality or retail workers.The Scottish Government grant will be targeted at people

Nicola Sturgeon said the Self-Isolation Support Grant, targeted at those on low incomes, is an "important" way of helping people who are helping others.The grant is for people who receive Universal Credit or legacy benefits.SNP Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville confirmed the move in a written answer:She stated: "It is vital that those who are doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19 are not financially disadvantaged by doing so.

uni have been basted as 'draconian' after emailing students threatening huge fines or even expulsion if they're caught in each other's flats. Aberdeen University has warned students of the consequences facing them if they breach national Covid-19 related guidance.

Dundee has soared to 45. Health chiefs confirmed that more residents at Parker House have caught the bug, as hundreds of others remain in self-isolation.

coronavirus guidelines could be thrown out of university, under new rules. Representatives from higher education in Scotland met to discuss a range of measures which would be introduced amid concerns over a number of outbreaks since term started.

care home resident has made a plea for visiting rules to be eased so she can spend more time with her family.In a video message, Mary Fowler said the coronavirus restrictions mean her care home has been "like a prison".She urged people to get involved with campaigns to allow relatives more access, and she said many care home residents must be in the same position of wanting to see their children "at the end of their life".She said: "I just want to say, it's just been like a prison in here."We're

students to stay on campus over Christmas, amid coronavirus clusters in university halls.In an interview on Times Radio, the UK Health Secretary was asked whether students would be encouraged to stay at university over the festive period.He said: "We have said that students should stay at university until Christmas... We don't rule out the suggestion you just made but I don't want to have to say that.

breakdown organisation Green Flag to provide car safety and maintenance tips – especially for those leaving home for the first time. With thousands of youngsters running older cars and now driving on unfamiliar roads, the advice could prove particularly useful.

Nicola Sturgeon has made an appeal to students to self-isolate if they show symptoms of Covid following outbreaks at two Scottish universities. The First Minister called on undergraduates who have recently moved into shared accommodation to follow rules on social distancing and to isolate if they believe they have the virus.

cost of isolation at home during lockdown. Nicola Sturgeon announced the package of support as more people are being asked to self-isolate to break the spread of Covid-19.

Boris Johnson has announced help for people on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings if they are forced to self-isolate.

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