Coronavirus Scotland

Coronavirus Scotland: WHO downgrades COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is no longer a global emergency

WHO downgrades COVID-19 pandemic

Mask rules in schools are eased from Monday

Higher History S5/S6 Armadale Academy students/pupils wear masks in the classroom along with their teacher

West Lothian has been placed into Tier 3 alon with the rest of the Central Belt

COVID 19, CORONA VIRUS - From today teachers and S4-S6 pupils must wear face masks/face coverings in classrooms in the new tier 3 and tier 4 COVID 19 restrictions.

Senior pupils and their teachers are being advised to wear face coverings in classrooms for schools in the new level 3 and 4 restriction areas.

The Scottish government has released new guidance on school safety to take account of the five-level Covid alert system, which begins on Monday.

Other guidance advises staff to wear face coverings in all schools, where social distancing is not possible.

And parents should wear masks even at drop-off and pick-up.

Removal of masks in classrooms a ‘positive milestone’, Education Secretary says

The Scottish Government is providing funding of £1.5 million to help expand access to coronavirus vaccines and therapeutics in three African countries.

£1.5m to boost Covid vaccine access in three African countries

Locations are likely to be closed due to the Omicron variant before Christmas, Scotland’s national clinical director has said.

Locations likely to be closed due to the Omicron variant - Leitch

'Uptick in cases across UK' as Scotland records 2,538 new cases in past 24 hours (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Latest Scottish Government figures reveal rise in covid cases

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon held a Covid-19 briefing on Friday afternoon following record high coronavirus case numbers.

3,823 new covid cases following record high case numbers in Scotland

Professor Jason Leitch has said football fans could be back in full stadiums in two months.

Jason Leitch says full football stadiums and music festivals possible in August

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Photo: Andy Buchanan).

'Notes of cautious optimism’ says Sturgeon

Kilt-making is on the 'endangered' list and sporran-making is on the 'critically endangered' red list for crafts at risk in the UK.

Kilt-making added to list of 'endangered' crafts in the UK

Live updates on Covid-19 from Scotland, the UK, and around the world.

Live Coronavirus Scotland RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon Covid-19 update

John Swinney, deputy First Minister said travel was only permitted for essential reasons.

Swinney says travellers must use ‘due caution’

Live coverage of the latest Scottish Government coronavirus announcement.

Coronavirus Scotland RECAP: Glasgow stays in Level 3

Elgin Cathedral, Moray (Photo: Shutterstock).

Everything you need to know about Moray

Nicola Sturgeon.

Over 100 new virus cases - over half in Glasgow area

No new deaths reported in Saturday's coronavirus figures update

No new deaths reported in Saturday's Scottish Government update

Scheduled flights will be grounded from Sunday.

Coronavirus Scotland: Airports in Highlands and Islands close to most scheduled ...

Merkland Primary School forced to shut this morning after visitor told to self-isolate by the NHS amid coronavirus fears

Scottish primary school forced to shut over coronavirus fears

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Ian Blackford is waving goodbye to his time as an MP.

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford standing down at next election

Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity. Picture: PA

Lorna Slater confirms deposit return plans scrapped in current form

Moray Council's image promoting its Drag Queen Story Time event

Library's drag queen story event sparks backlash