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Nicola Sturgeon announced that some council areas in the central belt would remain in Level 2 lockdown due to the rise in cases. It comes as Yousaf and National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said earlier today Scotland is currently in the "foothills" of a third covid-19 wave.

Nicola Sturgeon admitted there was a level of concern about the number of new cases linked to the Indian variant which has spread across parts of Europe. The Scottish Government's National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said cases in Scotland's biggest city are higher than they would like and urged people to follow the rules to stop the further spread of the variant that has killed thousands in India.

Nicola Sturgeon admitted there was a level of concern about the number of new cases linked to the Indian variant which has spread across parts of Europe. The Scottish Government's National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said cases in Scotland's biggest city are higher than they would like and urged people to follow the rules to stop the further spread of the variant that has killed thousands in India.

Jason Leitch has received the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine after months of leading Scotland through the pandemic. The National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government was seen at the NHS Louisa Jordan in Glasgow on Friday.

shortage of 500,000 coronavirus vaccine doses over the next month.

Scotland's clinical director reminded supporters today the "Stay at Home" message remains in place until April 2 and that meetings of more than two households outdoors remained banned. It comes as Steven Gerrard's side prepare to visit Celtic Park on Sunday for the first time since winning the club's first league title in a decade.

Premiership clash in a similar manner to the lockdown-breaching mass celebrations seen in the city centre by Ibrox diehards after they clinched the league title.It has led to messages from both managers John Kennedy and Steven Gerrard, as well as Rangers skipper James Tavernier.All have been unequivocal in their instructions, urging supporters to stay home on the day of the game - but in a fresh statement the club once again distanced itself from the scenes from George Square, after they

Jason Leitch. Following large groups gathering in George Square and at Ibrox to celebrate the title victory for Steven Gerrard's side, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned the upcoming Old Firm game could be at risk.

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, gave her doting dad Jamie a dressing down over 'not washing his hands' this week.The tot's lecture was caught on camera as management consultant Jamie joked his daughter could apply to be one of the National Clinical Director Jason Leitch's understudies.Jamie, 41, wrote on social media: "Nicola Sturgeon, heard about Jason Leitch recruiting for understudies."Please find enclosed another candidate application."Little Rosie donned her bright pink stethoscope before

Jason Leitch painted a picture of a future when Scots would be able to fly to parts of the world that had the virus under control.A system of travel corridors allowing people to fly to certain countries used to be in operation, but the policy was scrapped as a way of getting to grips with infection levels.READ MORE: Scots may be able to travel abroad to ‘vaccinated’ countries says Jason LeitchBilly Dodds and Steven Thompson were left baffled by Rangers’ partygoing stars as the Ibrox five were

First Minister said covid data is “encouraging” and signalled she would also consider whether it is possible to lay out a timetable for other pupils coming back to the classroom.Schools were closed last year for the majority of pupils as a way of containing the spread of a new covid variant.The Scottish Government recently backed a phased return on February 22, including pupils in P1-3 and older children facing assessments.However, national clinical director Jason Leitch sounded cautious last

primary 1-3 could return from February 22, along with senior phase secondary students who need school resources to complete coursework.A final decision will be made by the SNP government on Tuesday and will depend on the prevalence of the virus.Today, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman told the Scottish Government coronavirus briefing on Friday that ministers will be cautious in their decision.Also speaking at the briefing, national clinical director Jason Leitch said progress on reducing the spread

whole of the UK and the Republic, which already operate a common travel area. Leitch gave his view to MSP scrutinising the government’s covid response and proposals to monitor travellers arriving in the country.

Nicola Sturgeon is updating MSPs today on changes decided by the Scottish Government on the future of lockdown restrictions. Leitch, the national clinical director, said his recommendation is younger children could return.

holidays abroad until next year. Leitch, the senior clinical adviser to the Scottish Government, was speaking after Boris Johnson had expressed optimism about summer breaks but Nicola Sturgeon had urged people to be cautious.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) from Dumbarton welcomed Scotland’s national clinical director Jason Leitch to a virtual question and answer session last week.There was no shortage of questions for Professor Leitch on topics such as the pandemic, his career, coping with pressure, preparing for briefings and even his favourite music.The online event was part of a series of ‘In conversation with’

severe lockdown restrictions for some time' amid fears over the mutant coronavirus strain. National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said it will be 'well into next year' before Scots will return to any form of normality.

Jason Leitch warned restrictions would be like in March when the UK ground to a halt for weeks. It follows alarm at strain of Covid-19 which appears to spread more quickly and has already ripped through south-east England.

First Minister is "furious" with herself but defended the "little lapse" after a picture of her emerged. The Scottish Sun published a photograph of Sturgeon talking to three people on her way out of the funeral wake of a close colleague.

Jason Leitch said further research was required on the latest mutation of the virus but added experts were so far confident it would not be able to resist the jabs currently being rolled out to health workers and care home residents. It comes as UK health secretary Matt Hancock warned today the country faced an “enormous challenge” controlling the new strain after scientists found it was able to spread more rapidly.

Jason Leitch has urged Scots to wear a face covering when they are sitting down to their Christmas dinner. The Senior Clinical Advisor says the Scottish public should do so in accordance with guidance set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 777 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 99,463.

Covid-19 by Christmas, according to the national clinical director of Scotland. Jason Leitch told the BBC's Drivetime With John Beattie that the Scottish Government expects to have some doses of a coronavirus vaccine before Christmas.

Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government, has given a frank assessment of the spread of covid-19 as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to detail the five new alert levels to restrict the spread of the disease.

SPFL test events have been put on hold following a resurgence in Covid-19 prevalence across Scotland. Successful events were held during Celtic 's win at Ross County and Aberdeen 's victory over Kilmarnock at Pittodrie.

supermarkets as new coronavirus restrictions come into force. National Clinical Director Jason Leitch wants all retail to adopt safety mitigations introduced during the first peak of the virus in March and April.Shoppers faced lines and lines of queues as supermarkets tried to maintain social distancing throughout stores.The Scots health expert hopes that firms will ‘re-engage’ with similar policies as new restrictions are imposed in Scotland over the next 16 days.

coronavirus infection rate.Jason Leitch, the national clinical director, told the BBC another round of restrictions could buy the country 28 days in the fight against the pandemic.He said some closures to business and education would deliver a “short, sharp shock” to the rate of infection without the need for a full lockdown, like the country experience in March.Deputy First Minister John Swinney said on Sunday further restrictions could be considered as the government warned of a “rising