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

Follow here for all updates as the First Minister addresses the Scottish Parliament.

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.

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

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

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Omicron Scotland Update Live: Follow here for all updates as the First Minister addresses the nation

FM again asks people to minimise their social contacts through out the Christmas period.

“Speaking to you in these terms is the last thing I wanted to be doing a few days before Christmas.

“The threat from Omicron is severe and we must respond seriously.”

“We are not powerless.”

“Thank you for everything.

“And in sending you my Christmas wishes let me just, for all of us, wish for a happier and brighter New Year”

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