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Covid infection rates for all 32 Scots councils as 7,449 new cases recorded

Information has been provided by Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government this afternoon.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms 16 deaths and 7,449 new covid cases overnight

It comes as all children aged from five to 11 will be offered the covid vaccine, the Scottish Government confirmed.

Daily Record

Covid Scotland: Children aged between five and 11 to be offered vaccine

Children aged 5-11 are to be offered a Covid vaccine in Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The First Minister says discussions with health boards have already started.

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Children aged 5-11 to be offered covid vaccine, Scottish Government confirms

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the development following updated advice from the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)

Daily Record

Covid vaccines could be quickly extended to primary school pupils, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the Scottish Government is awaiting formal advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

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Tory MSP calls for Scottish government to wind-up Test and Protect in Lanarkshire

Scottish Conservative party research shows that 994 nursing roles could be created for NHS Lanarkshire with the money saved on Test and Protect.

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.

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Scottish Government set to approve extension of Milton's Sheephill quarry

West Dunbartonshire Council refused to allow the Sheephill site to be extended in March last year after 20 years of debate.

Daily Record

Scots drivers could pay to use M8 motorway through Glasgow in bid to tackle climate change

Glasgow City Council told the Record it needed to "significantly contribute" to national efforts to reduce car usage.

Daily Record

No doors will be cut to boost covid ventilation in classrooms

The Scottish Government has suggested "under-cutting" to get air flowing around schools to help combat the virus

Daily Record

Sir Tom Hunter calls for Scottish Government to 'free' entrepreneurs from 'unnecessary bureaucracy'

Sir Tom Hunter also argued that the 'talent pipeline for Scotland' needed to be addressed and education in entrepreneurship more 'fit for purpose'

Insider UK

West Dunbartonshire Council faces major cuts to address budget black hole

Reducing the number of pupils who qualify for school travel, charging for brown bin collections and cancelling fireworks displays and Christmas lights switch-ons have also been suggested on a list of 47 cuts presented to councillors last week.

Daily Record

Scottish Government confirms no deaths and 5,118 new covid cases overnight

The figures come as Humza Yousaf warned Boris Johnson's move to end covid restrictions should not ‘force our hand’.

Daily Record

Families on low incomes encouraged to apply for £20 weekly payment for children under six

The Scottish Child Payment is set to double to £20 per week from April.

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Fireworks could be banned from gardens in Scotland under plans to limit noise impact

Councils across Scotland could be handed sweeping new powers intended to limit the sale of fireworks.

Daily Record

SNP forced to defend controversial free ports plan branded 'corporate giveaway' by Greens

The Scottish Government was formerly against the creation of freeports but has now backed the Tory initiative.

Insider UK

Scottish and UK governments agree deal for two ‘green freeports’

A bidding process for the freeports will open in spring this year and it is hoped the new sites will open in spring 2023

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's five Covid hotspots confirmed as restrictions ease across Scotland

Edinburgh has been the highest for new infections on the Scottish Government's daily updates for well over a week now and is well above the national average for the virus

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MSP welcomes over £10 million of support for North Lanarkshire households

Figures show low-income households have been supported by the Scottish Government

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces 5,301 new covid cases in last 24 hours

The total number of positive cases recorded in Scotland since the pandemic started stands at 1,290,487.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf says Boris Johnson move to end covid restrictions should not ‘force our hand’

The Scottish Government health secretary raised fears about the financing of covid testing if Boris Johnson ends the requirement a month earlier than expected.

Daily Record

Scots OAP endures nine months of care home lockdowns as daughter fights for visits

Anne-Marie Hoey, from Airdrie, says families are being left to fight for the basic human rights of the "voiceless people" trapped in care homes during the pandemic.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's failure to end Scots care home isolations 'unforgivable betrayal'

The Scottish Government vowed to introduce Anne's Law 10 months ago but a Bill has yet to be placed before parliament.

Daily Record

Advice on offer to Lanarkshire residents struggling with debts

The Scottish Government campaign encourages people to get the help they need, and are entitled to

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces 16 deaths and 5,601 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 888 people in hospital confirmed to have the viruswith 22 being treated in intensive care.

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