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There is concern in Glasgow, as news breaks that the city has overtaken Moray as the country's Covid-19 hotspot, just days before restrictions are due to be lowered to level 2.

Experts are warning the situation has potential to 'spiral out of control'. In today's newsletter we also look at what is causing cases to increase in Glasgow, with the Government stating it is 'monitoring' the station.

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• Covid vaccine to be offered to all over-18s in some Glasgow areas as concerns are raised about India variant
• At what point will we just have to cope with Covid-19?

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