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Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as 26 'stealth' omicron cases confirmed in Scotland

In her briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Nicola Sturgeon said that there were grounds to be "optimistic" looking ahead to spring, but some Covid-19 measures will remain in place.

Glasgow Live

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon confirms restrictions will remain in place for three weeks

The First Minister has confirmed in her speech at the Scottish Parliament that the country will remain under the current level of restrictions for a further three weeks.

Edinburgh Live

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as 26 cases of new sub-type Omicron variant found in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave an update on the coronavirus pandemic a week after restrictions were eased further for Scots and a new sub-type variant has been found.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Covid restrictions to remain unchanged amid ‘calmer phase’

The First Minister confirmed that restrictions would not be eased yet and that children would continue to have to wear face masks in class.

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Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon confirms 26 cases of new Omicron sub variant

Speaking at Holyrood today, the First Minister confirmed that a sub variant of Omicron, BA.2 Omicron, has been recorded in Scotland and it may be more transmissible than the original version

Edinburgh Live

Covid rules ease in Scotland's schools but face masks stay for at least another week

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament today it is too early to remove the need for secondary school pupils to cover up, but insists change isn't far away.

Glasgow Live

New covid variant linked to omicron detected in Scotland could be more transmissible

Nicola Sturgeon has announced a new covid variant has been detected which may be more transmissible than omicron, but stressed it does not appear to cause more severe illness.

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Nicola Sturgeon says secondary pupils and teachers must continue with face coverings

The First Minister said that as the number of covid cases in the under-15 age group was still rising, though not as steeply as before, caution was still needed in schools.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon confirms 26 cases of new "sub" variant of Omicron in Scotland

The First Minister revealed the figure during her coronavirus statement to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon confirms 'baseline' covid restrictions will remain in place across Scotland

The First Minister told MSPs that recent data on the spread of covid "continues to give grounds for optimism".

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon backs Val McDermid as Raith Rovers face storm of criticism over David Goodwillie signing

The Kirkcaldy-based club have been slammed by politicians and charities after announcing the signing of David Goodwillie.

Daily Record

What time is Nicola Sturgeon's Covid update today? How to watch and what to expect

The First Minister will deliver her weekly Covid update to MSPs this afternoon.

Daily Record

When is Nicola Sturgeon's Covid update and what will she announce?

Nicola Sturgeon will be giving an up-to-date statement to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday regarding the coronavirus pandemic and the latest figures.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today - when and where to watch

The First Minister is expected to deliver a coronavirus update to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon. It comes after less than 6,000 new covid cases were reported for the first time this year.

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Omicron sub-variant detected in 57 countries, says WHO – as it happened

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Nicola Sturgeon to make covid statement as SNP ministers back hybrid working for office staff

The First Minister will give an update to MSPs amid calls from opposition parties to get workers back in offices.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh protesters take aim at rail cuts in march to Nicola Sturgeon's residence

RMT members, including rail, energy and ferry workers, gathered outside Nicola Sturgeon's residence at Bute House in Edinburgh after marching from Waverley Station to protest the Government's 'betrayal'

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Glasgow's latest covid figures ahead of Nicola Sturgeon statement

The First Minister will be giving a statement to the Scottish Parliament tomorrow following further easing of covid restrictions. From today, guidance on working from home has changed as the situation as 'significantly improved'.

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Scotland covid guidance eased as work from home advice changes today

Nicola Sturgeon said she does not expect to see a "wholesale return to the office this week", as the Scottish Government encourages employers to consider implementing 'hybrid' working.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon warns power out until Tuesday for parts of the north east

The First Minister chaired a Scottish Government resilience meeting on the weather today as she urged people to take care and heed weather warnings.

Edinburgh Live

Protestors to march through Edinburgh to Nicola Sturgeon's residence over 'betrayal'

Workers from the RMT union are set to march from Waverley to the official residence of the First Minister in action against cuts to public services and the awarding of wind energy contracts to fossil fuel giants

Daily Record

Protesters to descend on Nicola Sturgeon's Bute House residence over COP26 'betrayal'

Rail, ferry and energy workers will demonstrate in response to soaring train ticket prices - with the cost of public transport rising higher than car journeys.

Daily Record

Storm Corrie to bring gusts of up to 90mph as Nicola Sturgeon issues urgent warning

Storm Corrie is set to bring further destruction to Scotland on Sunday with the First Minister warning it may be 'more severe' than Storm Malik.

The Independent UK

Storm Corrie heads to UK with 90mph winds one day after three killed in Storm Malik

Scottish FM Nicola Sturgeon said Storm Corrie could be ‘more severe’ than Storm Malik

Glasgow Live

Glasgow weather latest as Storm Corrie set to batter Scotland amid Met Office warnings

Nicola Sturgeon has warned certain parts of the country could experience 'more severe' conditions than during Storm Malik on Saturday. Glasgow will be under a weather warning from 3pm.

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