Eight new coronavirus testing centres are set to open in Edinburgh.
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NRS say Scotland has registered over 9,000 Covid-19 deaths

The National Records of Scotland have confirmed a total of 9,053 deaths registered in Scotland with coronavirus mentioned on the death certificate, as of February 14.

The latest statistics from them also show that over 80% of the recorded deaths occured in hospital.

Read the full story here.

 

This is when Scotland's road map out of lockdown will be announced

Yesterday Nicola Sturgeon said she will be communicating Scotland's exit strategy out of the current lockdown and would detail coronavirus lockdown rules would be eased - but when are we likely to hear this?

It is believed the First Minister will outline the way for Scotland to get out of lockdown from the beginning of next week, with a 'revised strategic network' due to be implemented.

Here is when we are likely to be given more information on Scotland's exit strategy.

 

 

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Severe Covid could cause potentially dangerous eye abnormalities - latest findings explained
 
People who suffer with severe Covid-19 symptoms could be left with potentially dangerous ‘nodules’ on their eyes, a new study has warned.
 
     
     
 
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Argyll schoolboys save OAP’s life thanks to Heartstart project
 
Two primary school pupils who were trained in first aid by a Rotarian volunteer have saved the life of an OAP who collapsed while rushing out to buy a morning paper.

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Coronavirus in Scotland: Edinburgh University scientist says latest data points to ‘earlier’ lifting of lockdown
 
A leading British scientist has said the latest data points to an “earlier unlocking” of coronavirus restrictions, adding that he would not expect a surge in cases in cases when schools reopened.
 
     
 
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Captain Sir Tom Moore’s heart would have been ‘broken’ by cruel trolling of family, says daughter
 
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s heart would have been “broken” if he had heard about the trolling his family received in the days leading up to his death, his daughter has said.
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
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