Thousands of Police Scotland officers could be kept from their duties during the coronavirus lockdown due to problems accessing childcare, a survey has found.
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  Mar 27, 2020  
     
 

Good evening,

After weeks of mounting tension and worry among Scots families, last night's moment where we all paid tribute to our NHS workers was emotional.


In my house there was uncertainty as to whether anyone would actually come out onto the street. 


I looked out at 7:55pm and all was silent.


Then a few minutes later my neighbour came out of her house with a loudhailer...!


Then to the left an entire family came out shouting and clapping.


Along the road there were pot and pans being banged together and fake sirens unleashed. I felt some release.


We all needed to say thank you and this was a great moment.


Our team here edited some of the best reader videos together into a lovely package which you can see on scotsman.com.


With so much news to feel bad about, this was a special moment.


Frank O'Donnell, Editor


Here are some of the day's main developments:

  • Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have both tested positive for coronavirus. Mr Johnson’s symptoms are said to be mild and he is continuing his duties from self-isolation.
  • The confirmed number of Coronavirus cases in Scotland reaches 1,059 - a jump of 165 since yesterday.
  • Eight more people in Scotland have died due to the illness, bringing the death toll to 33.
  • The Chief Medical Officer has indicated the true number of Scots infected is likely closer to 65,000.
  • The Scottish Finance Secretary has revealed she has "serious concerns" about the wait self-employed people face to access Government support.
  • Tesco will now cap the number of items that can be ordered online to 80, in a bid to increase delivery capacity.
  • The government yesterday unveiled an aid package for self-employed people financially impacted during the crisis. For full details on the scheme and how to apply click here
  • The NHS has put together 10 helpful tips if you are worrying about the virus. The tips can be accessed here

 

 
     
  Lack of childcare options 'could keep thousands of police officers from duties'  
     
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More than 1,000 positive cases confirmed in Scotland as death toll reaches 33
 
A further 165 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed since yesterday bringing the country’s total to 1, 059.
 
     
 
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Susan Calman to host new BBC Scotland series from her back garden
 
Scottish stand-up favourite and broadcaster Susan Calman is to host a new TV chat show from her back garden during the coronavirus lockdown.
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
 
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