It comes as images were shared on social media of crowded class corridors. A popular Glasgow eatery has decided to close for a deep clean after a customer tested positive for coronavirus. ⚠ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates on Covid-19. Hamilton's 24/7 Covid care centre sees its 10,000th patient. READ MORE: Surgery waiting times in Scotland set to take hit due to ‘significant impact’ of coronavirus. Rangers keep Champions League coefficient dream alive but Ukrainian surge leaves group stage place in the balance. Wallace Primary, Todholm Primary and St James Primary in Renfrewshire are on a list released by health chiefs on Wednesday. The number of cases in Aberdeen's Covid cluster has risen to 101 as Nicola Sturgeon said she was "furious" at footballers who broke lockdown rules. Irish cinema firm promise 'luxurious VIP experience' at Ayrshire shopping centre. 3. News of the Belgian’s mini break emerged three days after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued Scottish football with a stark warning after eight Aberdeen players broke protocols with a … And Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire will move from Level 2 to Level 3. Scotland has entered recession, with GDP almost a fifth lower than it was before the country … Scots teen charged after boy allegedly 'stabbed' in Livingston. Teams are currently contacting all staff and pupils who may have been exposed to the virus after positive cases were identified. Nicola Sturgeon announced that 996 patients are currently being treated for confirmed coronavirus in hospitals in Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon set out the latest Covid levels THE First Minister updated Scots of the restriction levels each local authority will face from Friday. She said: “Our judgment remains, therefore, that it would be deeply irresponsible to ease restrictions in either the City of Edinburgh or Midlothian, at a time when cases are rising sharply. A third primary school in Renfrewshire has been identified as having a pupil or member of staff test positive for Covid-19. The motorway has been closed northbound between junction eight and nine following the accident this morning. Here are the latest live news updates from Aberdeen and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day. Jodie Jones killer Luke Mitchell to give interview behind bars on notorious murder in new documentary. She stressed the importance of keeping schools open as the harms of children losing out in an education are “considerable”. How every pundit reacted to Rangers' rollercoaster Antwerp triumph as Chris Sutton delivers 'absolutely stunning' verdict. The First … Just 0.7% of absences were linked to Covid. The First Minister has confirmed the latest changes to Scotland’s local protection levels, including the status of Edinburgh. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to update MSPs later today on the latest measures her government is taking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nicola Sturgeon announced three level 2 areas will move to level 3 from Friday THE First Minister has confirmed that three level 2 areas will face tighter restrictions as they move to level 3 on Friday. We are expecting that to rise.”, Cops forced to break up covid breaching party after reports from worried neighbours. Steven Gerrard's side prevailed on a pulsating night in Belgium to take a 4-3 advantage into their Europa League last 32 second leg next week. A food processing plant in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, has now temporarily closed after 15 staff and two members of the public were confirmed to have Covid-19. Education secretary John Swinney announces that nationwide school attendance was recorded as 94.8% on Monday. Over the last seven days, the average infection rate in the NHS Grampian health board was 20 per 100,000 - in the rest of Scotland it was just six. The First Minster said she hopes to be able to lift the restrictions for "lower risk premises", such as non-licensed cafes, from next Wednesday and a mid-week review will take place on Sunday. Pubs and … John Swinney says scientific advice does not recommend face coverings for pupils - but adds pupils are free to do so if they want to. This decision could be met with complaints from businesses, just as when the capital was kept under Level 3 restrictions after the last review on 8 December. Nicola Sturgeon has given updates on other virus clusters in Scotland. The First Minister said it is not safe as she confirmed another 15 new cases in the region, confirming a total of 398 in Grampian since the outbreak began last month. Todholm Primary confirmed on Monday that one child had been exposed to and infected with the deadly bug in the community and that all those who had been in close contact with the youngster at school had been asked to self isolate. Nicola Sturgeon has announced the ... with currently only a handful from Norway and Qatar to Aberdeen and Edinburgh respectively. The First Minister spoke about the clusters of the virus across the country, including those affecting schools, at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh on Tuesday. East Lothian will move back to Level 3 as cases there have increased by more than 50 percent in the last week, from 69 to 116 per 100,000 people, she said. The judge continued the case after hearing submissions during a hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. The increase in Aberdeenshire hasn’t been as sharp, Ms Sturgeon said, but cases in the area were on the rise. Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 15 December that three local council areas - East Lothian, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire - will … Nicola Sturgeon confirms lockdown restrictions in the Aberdeen city council area will continue for one more week. Nicola Sturgeon update: all the changes to Scotland Covid tiers as Aberdeen moves to Level 3 amid rise in cases Three council areas will move into harsher restrictions. It comes as the First Minister announced 49 new cases of Covid-19 across the country in the last 24-hour period. We’ll keep you up-to-date with everything happening in Scotland regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In light of this news, the issue of relaxing Christmas restrictions was also touched on during the announcement, after it was reported that Michael Gove would speak urgently with the devolved nations on the subject later today (15 December). Latest on when barbers and salons in Scotland could reopen after Covid lockdown. I want those I love to remain safe and following the guidance is the way to do that.”. Horror M80 crash as emergency services rush to scene after car flips onto roof. NICOLA STURGEON was confronted on her decision to keep some regions of Scotland under strict Covid restrictions despite data showing a decreasing level of transmission of the virus. Interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith agreed with the First Minister, explaining the increase in cases could be a result of localised clusters in Aberdeen and other parts of the country. The selfless officers fearlessly entered the building and escorted residents to safety. Young Scot 'slashed' in face and 'knifed in head' after disturbing gang of intruders near Greenock home. The Scottish Government imposed it two weeks ago and is duty bound to review it every seven days. She said nine cases of the new variant had been detected in the Glasgow area, but stressed that there is currently no evidence to suggest it is likely to cause a more serious illness. When will hairdressers open? Some areas in Scotland will move into a harsher local lockdown level, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed during the announcement. Nicola Sturgeon is keeping Aberdeen in lockdown for another week after fears the spread of Covid is still not completely under control. Channel 5 bosses have been blasted for 'giving a platform' to convicted killer. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament Nicola Sturgeon announced that all 11 areas currently classed as level 4 will be moved to level 3 on Friday. Cops raced to the scene amid reports of a booze-fuelled bash. ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Live updates: Nicola Sturgeon presents the latest Covid update for Scotland, with hospital patients reaching a record level. Ms Sturgeon said: “I know that the move to level 3 for East Lothian, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire - and the continuation of it in many other areas - involves real and continued. The First Minister confirmed that ministers had made the decision not to move the City of Edinburgh into Level 2 restrictions. Cases in Aberdeen City have risen by more than 50 percent, from 76 to 122 per 100,000. Cases in Midlothian have risen even more sharply, she said, from 88 to 147 per 100,000. National Records of Scotland published its weekly report on Covid-19 today. She added it is not clear if there will be a second wave of the virus. The briefing will be live on BBC One Scotland. Daily Record health editor Vivienne Aitken asks whether high school pupils should be face coverings when walking between classrooms. Sturgeon said the situation in Aberdeen is improving with the number of cases continuing to fall, however she said it's "important to stress outbreak is not over”. Paul Blair attacked his girlfriend by grabbing her by the hair and then threatened to set fire to the house. Pitlochry accommodation providers scramble to give Etape race entrants new September dates. When will hairdressers open? When asked about whether this is a second wave of the virus by the PA news agency, the First Minister said: “I think what we’re seeing is a spike in the first wave. Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that schools will begin a … READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland ‘not hit by second wave’ despite spike in cases. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Welcome to our live coverage from Edinburgh of Nicola Sturgeon's daily coronavirus briefing.. Nicola Sturgeon is lifting some of Aberdeen's lockdown restrictions from midnight, just 18 days after pubs and restaurants were forced to close. Travel restrictions. The space agency successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near Mars' equator, called Jezero, this month. Celtic legend Lou Macari sets up street of glamping pods at warehouse to help homeless people, The 'glamping' style pods have TVs, heated water, kettles and numbered doors to help the residents find work, Family heartbroken by double tragedy as father and son die after roof collapse. Nicola Sturgeon: 'Hard to not conclude Trump is a racist' People allowed to meet outdoors in groups of 8 in Scotland Scotland's 'test and protect' programme to begin this week Here is everything you need to know from Nicola Sturgeon’s latest announcement. Pubs and restaurants were shut two weeks ago, and … It comes as Ms Sturgeon reported a further 845 positive cases in Scotland in the last 24 hours and 24 deaths from Covid-19. The Health Secretary said: “The number of patients who can be seen, diagnosed and treated in the time-frames of before will clearly be reduced by the continuing and necessary infection prevention and control measures. As well as setting out the latest restrictions for each council area, Nicola Sturgeon spoke about the new strain of coronavirus that had been identified in south-east England. The First Minister will provide the Scottish Government's daily update from around 12:15pm, and we'll bring you live updates as we get them.. 123 new cases were identified in Scotland, the biggest 48 hour rise since May. Scotland is currently operating under a five-tier system of restrictions . Aberdeen is to remain in local lockdown for a third week as it is not yet safe to lift the restrictions, Nicola Sturgeon said.

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