Masks and limit on indoor meetings to tackle ‘gathering storm’ in Wales
Face coverings will become mandatory in shops in Wales from Monday to get ahead of a “gathering storm” of coronavirus, the First Minister has said.
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Face masks mandatory indoors and meetings limited to halt ‘coronavirus crisis’
Face coverings will become mandatory in indoor public places and the number of people who can meet inside will be limited to six in Wales to prevent a “new coronavirus crisis”, the First Minister has said.
Face masks to be made compulsory in shops and indoor spaces in Wales
Face masks will become compulsory in shops and indoor spaces in Wales from Monday, the First Minister has said.
Scottish Government engaging with local councils on ‘ongoing basis’ regarding winter roads planning
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One new coronavirus death in Scotland takes total to 2,495
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Scottish Government commits to implement tech review recommendations
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First Minister warns against seeing Aberdeen lockdown decisions through political prism
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North-east MSP calls for more financial support for Aberdeen
A north-east MSP has called on the First Minister to provide more financial support for Aberdeen.
Ending local lockdown in Aberdeen may be premature, says First Minister
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First Minister: ‘Can’t rule out’ further Aberdeen lockdown extension next week
The First Minister has said she cannot rule out a further extension of Aberdeen's lockdown measures, as she announced new legal powers to tackle the spread of the virus in hospitality venues.
Readers’ Letters: Record judged by closing gap
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon once insisted that her record in office should be judged on whether her government eliminated the attainment gap between rich and poor pupils.
Sturgeon urged to act to avoid evictions crisis
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Douglas Ross would quit football refereeing if he ever becomes first minister
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Visors alone are not enough to stop transmission of Covid-19, says First Minister
From tomorrow wearing a visor alone will not be permitted in Scotland. instead a face covering must also be worn.
First Minister defends contact tracing operation after Aberdeen pub outbreak
The First Minister has defended the work of contact tracers following criticism over a lack of staff to deal with the outbreak.
Aberdeen’s lockdown announcement: What do we know so far?
The First Minister said her "fears had been realised" in announcing a return to lockdown restrictions for Aberdeen.
Nicola Sturgeon defends Test and Protect system after Aberdeen bar criticises contact tracing
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First Minister says local lockdown ‘under ongoing review’ to tackle Aberdeen coronavirus cluster
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she will make judgements over the coming days on whether to "step in and do anything further" to tackle a coronavirus cluster at an Aberdeen bar.
Busy bars could ‘easily’ result in closure, Sturgeon warns
Overcrowded bars could lead to the hospitality sector being shut down, the First Minister has warned.
Up to 30 people can meet outdoors in Wales from Monday, says Drakeford
Up to 30 people can meet outside in Wales while maintaining social distancing from Monday, the First Minister has said.
North-east MSP welcomes multi-lingual health messages
A north-east MSP has hailed the decision to make public health messages available in different languages.
Ministers from Belfast and Dublin to meet to discuss Covid-19 and Brexit
The first summit of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) since before Northern Ireland’s powersharing administration collapsed is under way.
Education Secretary confident in sending son back to school
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Schools to receive more cash after full-time return announced
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