Nicola Sturgeon Covid update RECAP: First Minister to address Scotland's lockdown restrictions as stricter Portugal travel rules come into force
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Nicola Sturgeon Covid update RECAP: First Minister to address Scotland’s lockdown restrictions as stricter Portugal travel rules come into force
Key Events
- All travellers returning from Portugal will have to isolate for 10 days
- Calls to speed up vaccination programme in Scotland as all over 25’s in England and all adults in Wales are invited to apply for their vaccines
Nicola Sturgeon is due to address parliament shortly - here’s everything you need to know
The briefing comes six months after the first vaccines were administered in Scotland.
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Areas of Greater Manchester and Lancashire to receive extra support to tackle the rise in case of the Delta variant
A “strengthened package of support” will be provided for Greater Manchester and Lancashire to tackle a rise in the Delta variant of coronavirus, Matt Hancock has told MPs.
The Health Secretary told the Commons the Government faces a “challenging decision” over whether to lift remaining lockdown restrictions across England on June 21.
As part of Government recommendations, people in areas affected by a rise in the Delta variant, first identified in India, are being urged to meet outside rather than inside where possible, keep up social distancing and minimise travel in and out of affected regions.
Edinburgh primary school confirms 16 cases of Covid as the city’s case numbers continue to rise
Fox Covert Primary School in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, confirmed on Tuesday that 16 people in the school have recently tested positive for Covid-19.
The head teacher Lorraine Budge posted a statement on the school’s website saying that while she understands it is a worrying time, she wants to reassure everyone that the school is working closely with the NHS Lothian Health Protection Team while following all national guidelines.
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A primary school in Edinburgh has confirmed that 16 people in the school have tested positive for coronavirus
Fox Covert Primary School in Corstorphine, Edinburgh confirmed on Tuesday that 16 people in the school have recently tested positive for Covid-19.
Dentists call for roadmap to normality as Covid backlog grows
Dentists have written to Scotland’s Chief Dental Officer asking for a review of restrictions around dental practise as the backlog caused by Covid-19 continues to grow.
Practices are still operating at a fraction of capacity, the British Dental Association said, in order to meet current infection prevention and control guidance.
In a joint letter to the Chief Dental Officers of the four nations, the BDA called for the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) to be commissioned to develop a roadmap for the safe relaxation of current restrictions.
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Dentists call for roadmap to normality as Covid backlog grows
Dentists have written to Scotland’s Chief Dental Officer asking for a review of restrictions around dental practise as the backlog caused by Covid-19 continues to grow.
Downing Street has not ruled out the Prime Minister taking a foreign holiday this summer
Asked whether Boris Johnson will be heading abroad amid debate over travel restrictions, his official spokesman said: “We wouldn’t speculate on the PM’s plans and will set out any details in the normal manner.”
Asked whether this meant a trip abroad had not been ruled out, he repeated that he would not speculate and added: “He is very focused this week on the G7 and the continued response to the Covid pandemic.”
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