Tag: Coronavirus
Updated guidance on face coverings in schools will come into effect from Monday
Government guidance on school safety has been updated to take account of public health advice and Scotland’s new approach to suppressing coronavirus (COVID-19).The guidance, which outlines additional protection measures at all five levels in...
Letter from Scotland
Halloween is to be a very private affair this year. Nae guising allowed. And by All Saints Day we will be preparing for another long round of Covid-19 restrictions, based on our local council...
Innovative way of getting around coronavirus restrictions – new glass roof and dining...
by Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter.An Edinburgh landmark is set for a facelift as the owners look to establish a retractable glass roof and chic dining terrace.Kevin Doyle's property management company Caledonian Heritable has...
Coronavirus – testing strategy reviewed
Testing capacity must be expanded to reach 65,000 per day according to a new review.Covid-19 testing turnaround times and capacity must be The Scottish Government’s priority, a review of the testing strategy has found....
Coronavirus – Five level plan published today
The Scottish Government has published a draft strategic framework which will refresh the approach to be adopted in the coming months to deal with coronavirus. It will be discussed at Holyrood on Tuesday.There are...
Coronavirus – a reminder to book a test if you have symptoms
Act fast and book a test if you have symptoms.National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch, talked at today's media briefing about the urgency with which we should all act if we have symptoms of...
Coronavirus – Gate 55 becomes walk through testing centre
On Saturday, the Gate 55 community hub became the latest walk-through Covid-19 testing centre, provided by the UK Government.This site is designed to be easily accessible to anyone without a car, and is operated...
Coronavirus – Quarantine reinstated for travellers from Sunday
Travellers arriving from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State must self-isolate from Sunday.Travellers arriving in Scotland from Italy, San Marino and the Vatican City State will be required to quarantine at home, or...
Coronavirus – seven Redmill residents have now died
NHS Lothian have reported that a multi-agency team which they have set up continues to support Redmill Care home in West Lothian.A significant outbreak of Covid-19 was reported among residents and staff earlier this...
Coronavirus outbreak reported at Western General Hospital
NHS Lothian is investigating an outbreak of Covid-19 in a ward in the Western General Hospital.Sadly, a very small number of patients, who had tested positive for the virus, have since died. NHS Lothian...
Coronavirus – reaction against lockdown with low numbers in East Lothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy ReporterAnger over the inclusion of East Lothian in the Central Belt lockdown has been sparked, after it was revealed that the county recorded the 12th lowest number of positive...
Coronavirus – Reaction to new restrictions
The new restrictions announced today by the First Minister have met with some comment as you might imagine.After the announcement of over 1,000 new cases today the government has acted to stop the...
Coronavirus – National Records of Scotland figures for Week 40
The National Records of Scotland have reported the number of deaths involving Covid-19 for Week 40 - 28 Sept to 4 October 2020.As at 4 October 2020, 4,276 deaths had been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus...
Redmill – relatives told numbers were the same as Saturday
A relative of one of the residents at HC One's home in East Whitburn has contacted us about the complete lack of communication from the owners of the home which led them to find...
Joint call from finance ministers in all devolved nations
Finance Ministers from all three devolved nations have joined forces to make the same appeal to the UK Government for flexibility, fairness and clarity.For the first time, all three finance ministers – Kate Forbes, Rebecca...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The First Minister has announced figures today of the number of people who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours at today's Media Briefing.The figures as at today 5 October...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The Scottish Government has issued figures today of the number of people who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.The figures as at 4 October 2020 are as follows:Number...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
Today's data and numbers relating to Covid-19 have just been released by The Scottish Government.Number of new cases of Covid-19 reported today - 764Number of deaths reported today of people who have tested...
Edinburgh student provides ‘invaluable’ support for care residents
An Edinburgh student has been commended for her support after working at one of Scotland’s leading housing providers during thepandemic.University of Edinburgh student, Ellen Kilgour, took on a care assistant role over the Summer...
Coronavirus – grant offered to those who need to self-isolate
Those who are asked to self-isolate and who are on low incomes may now apply for a new £500 grant provided by The Scottish Government.The Self-Isolation Support Grant is intended to help those...
Coronavirus – today’s numbers
The Scottish Government has announced another 640 cases of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland since yesterday.Sadly, 7 new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours taking the total...
Prince’s Trust warns of fear of unemployment among young people
The Prince's Trust warns today that around half of young people in Scotland are scared of being unemployed as a result of the pandemic.The charity has now assisted one million young people in...
Coronavirus – today’s numbers
The Scottish Government has announced another 806 cases of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland since yesterday.In Lothian 180 cases have been reported. Over 300 of the positive cases are...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government issues guidance to students
The Scottish Government has issued guidance on the position regarding students living away from home in halls and flats.Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science has written to principals of colleges and...
Coronavirus – New walk through testing centre open now at Usher Hall
A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in Edinburgh. The new facility is being provided by the UK Government as part of a UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing...
Letter from Scotland
“Do not visit family or friends in their homes or gardens.” It’s not a return to “lockdown” but another turn of the screw in the struggle to hold down the coronavirus. The First Minister,...
Covid-19 – Joint statement from all UK governments
This is a joint statement from the UK Government, Northern Ireland Executive, Scottish Government and Welsh Government:Covid-19 threatens lives, health, prosperity and our way of life. We have taken action to protect the health...
Coronavirus – Countries added to the quarantine list
The Scottish Government has announced that travellers from four more countries must quarantine on arrival into Scotland from Saturday morning.Travellers from Denmark, Iceland, Slovakia and Curacao, in the Caribbean, will be required to quarantine...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government issues stricter new nationwide guidelines
The Scottish Government has announced the daily update on Scottish cases of coronavirus as at today, 22 September 2020:383 new cases of COVID-19 reported; this is 7.6% of newly tested individuals. 1 new reported death(s) of people who have tested...
Coronavirus – First Minister warns of more restrictions ahead
At Monday's briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon was frank in explaining that there will be more restrictions within 48 hours.Numbers of cases are on the rise and it appears...
