| Good afternoon, Welcome to your latest coronavirus briefing from The Scotsman. Today is a significant day: it's exactly a year since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Scotland. Since then, we have been working around the clock to bring the important news to you - from lockdowns, to the vaccine, to new coronavirus variants. It wouldn't be possible without your support, so thank you. If you haven't already, please consider taking out a subscription with us from just £3 a month. We are currently offering 25% off digital subscriptions with the code POLITICS25. One year of coronavirus in Scotland Do you remember what life was like a year ago? It's changed almost beyond recognition since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Scotland on March 1, 2020. One year on, we take a look at key dates in Scotland's battle against Covid-19. It seems like more than a year ago, doesn't it? Hunt is on for Brazilian variant cases Jeane Freeman led the Scottish Government's coronavirus briefing this afternoon. The Health Secretary says the hunt is on for more cases of the Brazilian variant of Covid-19, after three Scottish residents tested positive for it. Here's everything you need to know about the new variant. More Covid news this afternoon >> Don't miss the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens on our LIVE blog. Thank you for reading and stay safe, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 
