Covid Scotland RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon speaks to nation in TV address | Scots facing new covid restrictions | Booster roll out accelerated

Nicola Sturgeon is addressing parliament right now with an update on coronavirus.

She is thought to be introducing new restrictions as the new Covid variant Omicron is predicted to hit the country hard.

The First Minister will also be on a televised address to the nation this evening.

micron Scotland Update Live: Nicola Sturgeon in Parliament | Scots facing new covid restrictions | FM BBC booster address tonight

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