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Lidl donates fruit and veg to NHS staff
Lidl is donating fresh fruit and vegetable bags to NHS staff across the UK.
In an effort to help provide frontline health workers with...
Coronavirus – emergency legislation for Scotland
The Scottish Parliament has backed measures contained in UK emergency legislation that will help strengthen Scotland’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
The UK Coronavirus Bill, which...
Techforce19 – call for technology solutions to tackle isolation
A call has been put out to technology companies across the UK to come up with new digital support solutions for vulnerable people who...
Prime Minister to address the nation tonight
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation tonight at 8.30pm. The speech from Downing Street will be televised.
This will be followed by...
Coronavirus – government will foot the social care bill
Councils have been asked to increase support for care at home, nursing homes and care homes to reduce delayed discharges and free up hospital...
What’s it like to self-isolate?
One of our readers works in a city centre office.
They have been in self-isolation for over a week now so we asked what...
Coronavirus – Need a job? Berry farmers launch recruitment drive for temporary workers
Scottish berry growers launch recruitment drive for temporary workers affected by coronavirus-related redundancies
Angus Growers farms in Scotland need over 3,000 workers to pick fresh...
Lidl offer funding for meals
Lidl will donate £100,000 to help feed vulnerable groups in the UK, such as the elderly and families who need help during school closures
Three...
Coronavirus – Lib Dems creating community taskforce
Lib Dems launch Coronavirus Community Taskforce
Liberal Democrat Acting Leader Ed Davey has set up a Coronavirus Community Taskforce to coordinate Liberal Democrat councillors', members', activists'...
Coronavirus – Government funding for Age Scotland to run helpline
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Age Scotland's vital helpline for older people today and announced £80,000 extra funding for the charity.
Age Scotland is...
UK government to pass emergency legislation tomorrow
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs Michael Russell has responded to a UK Government paper.
This is the paper which outlines the measures...
Scottish Episcopal Church suspends services
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) has today asked clergy to cease church services until further notice, to help protect the vulnerable from coronavirus.
The College...
Coronavirus – Scottish butchers to the rescue
Butchers across Scotland are supporting their local communities in efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the Scottish Craft Butchers and Quality Meat...
Coronavirus – updated measures now in force
COBRA met this afternoon and agreed four specific additional measures from today for all four nations, including one regarding mass gatherings which is already...
Coronavirus – Government advice on mass gatherings
Action is intended to support critical services.
Government guidance advising that gatherings of 500 people or more should not take place in Scotland has been...
Coronavirus – Norwegian scaling back flights
Due to the coronavirus situation Norwegian is gradually cancelling most of its flights and will temporarily lay off 7,300 employees.
The airline has already...
Hibs hospitality food donated to local charities
Generous Hibs distributed fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products and perishables which were meant for the postponed game against St Johnstone on Saturday 14th...
LIVE UPDATES – coronavirus news
This article will run live from Monday to Friday 16 to 20 March 2020. We will update it with news related to coronavirus...
Community testing introduced for coronavirus
The Scottish Government says that public should only contact their GP or NHS 111 if their symptoms worsen.
Surveillance testing for COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be...
Hearts manager and captain react to football’s suspension due to Coronavirus outbreak
After the announcement from the Joint Response Group of the
SPFL and SFA that all domestic professional football games have been suspended indefinitely,
Hearts have said...
Hockey – virus forces domestic shutdown
Scottish Hockey have suspended all domestic hockey until further notice however, friendly matches and training sessions are at the club’s discretion.
A spokesman said: “Following...
West End Rooting for local businesses in facing coronavirus outbreak
Appeal to help homeless virus protection brings huge response
A West End deli has been overwhelmed with the response to its appeal for customers to...
Food awards postponed
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber have postponed the Midlothian and East Lothian Food and Drink Awards dinner previously scheduled for March 26 until Thursday,...
Health initiative at major rugby matches this weekend
Scottish Rugby is working with the Scottish Government on a major public health initiative this weekend.
A wide range of measures to protect public health...
Two further cases of COVID-19 in Scotland
The Scottish Government says that the public have vital role to play in helping contain any outbreak.
As expected by the Chief Medical Officer there...
Scottish Government say there could be a ‘significant outbreak’ of Coronavirus in Scotland
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon briefed the media this morning alongside Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood.
Their...
First coronavirus patient diagnosed in Scotland
A patient has been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland.Following a positive test result for the virus, they have been admitted to hospital and...
Drive through Coronavirus testing at the Western General
The Scottish Government has announced that more testing for coronavirus is available.
NHS Lothian has introduced 'drive through' testing which will allow anyone with symptoms...
The Scottish Government issues Coronavirus update
Two patients test negative.
Results for two of the patients in Scotland being tested for Wuhan Novel Coronavirus have come back negative.
There are currently no...
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