Code black status has been declared at two more hospitals in Scotland due to Covid-19 pressures, as Nicola Sturgeon warned dates for easing restrictions were “not set in stone”.
We also expect Nicola Sturgeon to hold an impromptu briefing later today to update the nation on the current situation. Keep checking in on our homepage through the day for the very latest news.
Code black status has been declared at two more hospitals in Scotland due to Covid-19 pressures, as Nicola Sturgeon warned dates for easing restrictions were “not set in stone”.
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