Today’s Scottish covid figures
1,456 cases (FM says this includes “catch up” figures from delayed tests over weekend)
19.9% of newly tested people positive. 11.4% of overall tests positive.
824 in hospital (up 70). 69 in ICU (up 8)
15 deaths in last 24 hours.
1,456 cases (FM says this includes “catch up” figures from delayed tests over weekend)
19.9% of newly tested people positive. 11.4% of overall tests positive.
824 in hospital (up 70). 69 in ICU (up 8)
15 deaths in last 24 hours.
FM says Cabinet will meet tomorrow and discuss new measures for hospitality (current measures - particularly strict in central belt - run out on Sunday)
As of today hospitality businesses shut or restricted due to current covid measures can apply for £40mil worth of grants.
As of today hospitality businesses shut or restricted due to current covid measures can apply for £40mil worth of grants.
Social security sec. Shirley-Anne Somerville announces £10mil of funding for free school meals in scotland over Xmas holidays, feb break and Easter next year.
Scot Gov national clinical director Jason Leitch says polling shows only 69% of people said they’d self isolate and book test if symptomatic (correct). 18% say they’d wait to see what happens with symptoms (wrong).
On schools, nicola sturgeon says she’ll do “everything in her power” to keep schools open as we head into winter. Says this is “right up there” as a top priority during the pandemic.
Draft strategic document later this week (Thursday/Friday) will outline a new tiered framework for intervention/restriction levels. Aim is for this to coincide with new furlough scheme in early Nov. Could be regional variations in restrictions
Interesting answer from the FM when asked about future restrictions - says cabinet will meet tomorrow and will discuss whether to “roll forward” current restrictions on hospitality (particularly strict in central belt) due to expire next week. She’ll update at briefing tomorrow
Scot Tory leader Douglas Ross criticises how long its taken for support to be made available for hospitality businesses currently facing restrictions.
When it comes to extending restrictions on hospitality, Douglas Ross says businesses need to be involved in the decision making process. Says too often they’re an “afterthought” and Scot Gov support hasn’t been substantial enough.
Douglas Ross refuses to comment on the leaked report covered by Bloomberg on how the UK Govt should respond to increased support for Indy.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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