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Christmas can be a lonely time, especially if you're unable to be with friends and family due to Covid.

Christmas Day will look slightly different to the ones we have seen in years gone by once again.

Bus passengers are being warned to expect cancellations and disruption to services as more and more drivers have to isolate due to covid.

The health minister has said the government 'will not hesitate' to take further measures to tackle of the spread of Covid 'if it's required to keep people safe'.

Some Scots have expressed doubts over the accuracy of lateral flow testing kits following the emergence of the Omicron variant.

A senior Scots medic insists the impact of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant on NHS staffing levels is a "huge worry".

Omicron is now the dominant Covid variant in Scotland - and it is said to be the main driving force behind a recent surge in case numbers.

Tougher restrictions could be imposed in the UK if coronavirus cases continue to rise and place the NHS under unsustainable pressure.

A number of staff at a Falkirk area Co-op Funeral parlour are self-isolating after attending a Christmas party.

Hospitality bosses revealed two thirds of their festive bookings have been cancelled after guidance to call off Christmas parties was released.

Police Scotland has been hit by a deluge of coronavirus sick leave amid claims that 700 officers were absent on Monday.

Following their 1-0 win over Norwich, Manchester United have suffered a Covid-19 outbreak with club sources confirming a small number of players and staff have tested positive.

Schools in Scotland will be "the last thing we close" if the spread of the omicron variant means tougher restrictions, a senior SNP minister has said.

Cases of the Omicron variant are rising rapidly in the UK.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to the self-isolation rules in Scotland following the spread of the Omicron variant across the country.

A pupil at an Oldham secondary school is suspected to have tested positive for the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Phillip Schofield made himself laugh when he made a 'genius' joke about Piers Morgan.

A Scottish primary school is closing until next week after Covid cases thought to be the new Omicron variant were identified among teaching staff.

The boss of Manchester Airport has reacted to the latest travel restrictions, saying the government is 'destroying customer confidence'.

Countries have tightened up travel restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.

Face coverings are now a legal requirement in shops and salons and on trains and buses.

Fines of £10,000 could be issued for those who fail to self-isolate after coming into contact with an Omicron Covid case in England - regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.

Iceland and Co-op staff won't enforce the new face mask rules as they "have got enough to deal with".

Two MPs from Greater Manchester were among just 23 who voted against the new requirement for face coverings to be worn in shops and on public transport.

Following new restrictions against UK travellers, including Scots, due to the Omicron Covid variant, Inghams, one of the UK's major winter holiday operators, has suspended all December departures to Switzerland.

Boris Johnson has dismissed calls by Nicola Sturgeon to hold a four-nations Cobra meeting to discuss precautions against the new Omicron covid variant.

The Government is 'nowhere near' considering reintroducing stringent Covid regulations like working from home and social distancing, the health secretary has said.

Downing Street has issued a statement on face masks following the Prime Minister's announcement rules will be 'tightened up' in shops and on public transport.

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scots should not be "pressing the panic button" over growing concerns about a new variant of covid discovered in southern Africa.

A headteacher who was supposed to be self-isolating at home was caught by one of her pupils in an airport queue about to head to Turkey on holiday, it’s been claimed.