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John Swinney tests positive for covid after 'avoiding virus for two years'

The Deputy First Minister will not be in parliament for today's covid statement after testing positive for the virus.

Daily Record

Deputy First Minister isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

John Swinney announced the news on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

This week could be worst for health service since pandemic began, warns Sturgeon

But despite the high numbers, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said he believes the peak of the BA.2 variant has passed.

The Independent UK

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John Swinney: Omicron wave came close to ‘tipping over’ NHS in Scotland

The Deputy First Minister’s comments came as the country reported 16 more coronavirus-linked deaths on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Storm Dudley warning as John Swinney says Scots can expect 'very challenging' few days

The amber warning is due to expire at midnight on Wednesday, when it will be downgraded to a yellow warning until 6am on Thursday.

Daily Record

John Swinney warns public to 'exercise caution' during 'dangerous' Storms Dudley and Eunice

The Deputy First Minister John Swinney chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room in preparation for severe weather expected this week.

Glasgow Live

UK weather forecast: Warning of 'very challenging' week as double storms slam Britain

Brits face a "very challenging" few days with the arrival of Storms Dudley and Eunice bringing ferocious winds, says Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney

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Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

The Independent UK

Row erupts between Holyrood and Westminster over fresh Tory 'threat' to devolution

John Swinney accused the Tories of "no prior consultation, no engagement, no dialogue" on the issue.

Daily Record

Swinney to look at possible ‘cooling effect’ of complaints passed to police

The complaints procedure was overhauled in the wake of the botched investigation into Alex Salmond.

The Independent UK

Planning for independence vote okay because of ‘improved situation’ – Swinney

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister defended the Scottish Government resuming work for another independence referendum.

The Independent UK

Nightclubs and ordering at the bar return as Covid restrictions eased

The requirements for face coverings and self-isolation will remain for the foreseeable future.

The Independent UK

Independence referendum can progress due to 'improved' covid situation, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister's comments came after Nicola Sturgeon said a timetable for a referendum Bill would be published in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

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Sturgeon reported to statistics watchdog over claims she ‘twisted’ data

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused Nicola Sturgeon of misrepresenting coronavirus figures.

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