Covid Scotland RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update | Two Scottish hospitals moved to Code Black | Coronavirus cases soaring | Scots await news on restrictions lifting
Nicola Sturgeon is to give an update on coronavirus on Thursday afternoon.
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The First Minister is joined by Dr Gregor Smith.
2,802 positive cases reported yesterday.
401 in hospital, 38 receiving intensive care.
4 more people have died after testing positive.
FM: The vaccine programme should make us optimistic though this should be balanced with the high case numbers seen recently.
FM: The desire to just ‘live with it’ cannot mean we can ‘throw caution to the wind’.
“This virus is still potentially dangerous.”
“Even although the majority of cases are now in younger people...the health impact can still be significant.”
“Young people are not guinea pigs.”
FM has confirmed that they will not necessarily be following England by removing the need for face masks.
Whether Scotland moves to level zero will depend on cases.
Gov will monitor and update parliament on Tuesday.
“I don’t want to preempt that decision”
“Covid is going to be around for some time to come.”
She adds that a move to level zero doesn’t mean an end to some restrictions.
Face masks and physical distancing may stay in place.
FM: “This is a moment to tighten up again”
She asks that people continue to follow the rules, get tested and get vaccinated.
FM: Changing the position on the quarantine requirement being considered by the Scot Gov and they will come to a decision ‘fairly soon’.
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