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Omicron

File photo dated 21/12/2021 of a nurse puts on PPE in a ward for Covid patients

Covid triples across Europe and hospital admissions double, says WHO Coronavirus

Face masks should still be worn in crowded places to reduce the spread of Covid, says Dr Gwenetta Curry (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA)

Covid remains a serious threat so masks should still be used in crowded places Columnists

Yousaf urges those eligible to come forward for spring booster Coronavirus

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave - expert Health

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson promises 'tough week' as pre-season trip announced Hearts

Record two million people in UK suffering from Long Covid Coronavirus

Covid-19 infections have risen slightly in Scotland Coronavirus

Scots bus giant FirstGroup ponders takeover approach from US investor Business

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis Read This

Covid Scotland: Coronavirus levels drop to pre-Christmas levels Coronavirus

British Airways parent IAG eyes clearer skies after losses stack up Business

Upbeat Travelodge to roll out 'budget-luxe' design to 60 sites this year Business

WH Smith eyes scores more travel site openings amid pandemic recovery Business

UK retail sales take hit as cost of living crisis intensifies Business

Hong Kong to allow non-residents to enter for first time in two years World

Scotmid warns of 'significant' inflationary challenges after resilient results Business

Shanghai’s first Covid deaths are both a warning and a justification World

Forecast: Rising costs expected to hamper retail sales figures Business

Scots waited up to 21 hours for ambulance during first Omicron wave Health

The easing of face mask rules is a major step in Scotland's pandemic Health

UK economy rebound stronger than thought but trouble lies ahead Business

Businesses continue to feel impact of Covid staff absences Health

Covid Scotland: Daily cases could reach 60,000 in April Health

When are you most contagious with Covid? How long coronavirus lasts Coronavirus

Record number of patients in hospital with Covid as restrictions eased Health

What does a positive lateral flow test result look like? Coronavirus

Bank raises rates to 0.75% amid warning inflation People

Slight drop in Scotland’s unemployment rate National

Forecast: Cineworld recovery set to accelerate amid return of blockbusters Business

GDP: UK economy bounces back from Omicron impact, but outlook deemed 'bleak' Business

More people in hospital with Covid than at peak of Omicron wave Health

Covid Scotland: Spring booster marks new era in vaccine programme Health

Covid Scotland: Unvaccinated women to be allowed IVF treatment Health

Edinburgh City Council is planning to borrow £1bn over the next four years Politics

Covid scam messages circulating in Scotland Coronavirus

Police Scotland: Officers numbers hit a 13-year low News

Scientists are hunting 'holy grail' Covid vaccine – Professor Eleanor Riley Columnists

Four key trends for business in 2022 - Mark Sterritt Columnists

UK retail sales bounce back in January after Omicron hit but outlook cloudy Business

Recovery on track as more UK business sectors see output grow Business

Maximum ambulance turnaround times hit nearly 11 hours, figures show Health

Health board to review ‘managed suspension’ of GP services Health

UK economy expanded 7.5% last year Business

Jason Leitch: Omicron wave is ending but pandemic is ‘not close’ to being over Coronavirus

ScotRail to restore 160 services from Monday after Covid staff absences fall Transport

Used car sales jump in ‘volatile’ year as EV demand rockets Cars

Omicron won't be the last Covid variant, admits Humza Yousaf Coronavirus

Covid Scotland: Spare a thought for those still stuck in restrictions Health

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Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.5% and signalled more hikes to come Consumer

One in 10 Covid cases in January was reinfection Health

Scotland may be 'close to' scrapping face coverings for school pupils Health

Signs of recovery for Scottish culture at Celtic Connections – Brian Ferguson Columnists

Here are the latest Covid figures Coronavirus

Covid advisory committee considered face coverings for primary pupils Health

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