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Celtic without 13 players after Dubai trip

Celtic will be down by at least 13 players plus three staff for tonight's match against Hibs after a large chunk of the squad were ordered into self-isolation.

It comes after defender Christopher Jullien tested positive for coronavirus after the club returned from a training camp in Dubai. 

What do you think about this situation? Read more about it including Celtic's statement in full here.

It's safe to say the First Minister wasn't impressed. Here's what Nicola Sturgeon had to say about the club's controversial Dubai trip.

 

More than 160,000 Scots vaccinated

More and more people are being vaccinated for Covid-19 in Scotland as the race against the virus continues. 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed this afternoon that 163,377 people have received the vaccine so far, while a total of 1,782 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the last 24 hours. 

For the latest Covid figures, including for your area, see our story.

More coronavirus news this afternoon

>> Don't miss the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens on our LIVE blog.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces that 1,782 new cases have been recorded today as 163,377 people are vaccinated
 
A total of 1,782 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the past 24 hours as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that 163,377 people have been vaccinated so far during her briefing this afternoon.
 
     
 
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A lack of social distancing in supermarkets is causing concern - how to stay safe
 
Social distancing measures have now been in place for many months, but as lockdowns continue across the UK, the vaccine minister has warned that these measures are slipping in certain settings.
 
     
 
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Fears Scottish health boards have breached ICU capacity as doctor warns hospitals are on the brink of chaos
 
Several intensive care units (ICUs) in Scottish hospitals are already beyond full capacity, with pressure on beds set to impact across the country, it has been claimed.
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
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