Scotland covid update RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon and Jason Leitch urge Tartan Army to obey coronavirus rules ahead of England vs Scotland | When will Scotland move to Level 0 | Second vaccine doses could be administered by September
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The First Minister will be speaking on Friday afternoon with the latest data on coronavirus in the country.
She will be providing her update from St Andrews House in Edinburgh at 12.15pm.
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Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP: Follow here for all Friday’s updates.
FM asks again for everyone to get vaccinated when they have the chance.
“The vaccines are working well, we know that...our vulnerability is that we have large number of people not vaccinated.”
FM: “You’re guests in London at the moment, please behave in a way that shows the Tartan Army at its best”
Jason Leitch: “I don’t suppose the Tartan Army are watching us right now....if you have any influence over them...please warn them to be cautious”
FM condemns anti England chants: Racism and Xenophobia should not be tolerated.
England and Scotland is one of the oldest rivalry in the world...a special moment will be when the teams kneel against racism.
Football rivalry is something we can enjoy, but that shouldn’t translate into anti English sentiment.
Talking outside of Covid - we’re proud to see the Tartan Army bring ‘the colour and the vibrancy’ - some of the best supporters in the world - big responsibility on behalf of our country to behave in the right way.
FM : “I’ve got enough on my plate making decisions for Scotland....I’m not going to start second guessing decisions for London”
England vs Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon says 'covid doesn't care about football' as she urges Tartan Army to obey coronavirus restrictions at home and in London
In the Scottish Government’s briefing today (June 18), the First Minister warned those meeting indoors with friends and families to watch tonight’s match against England of the need to do so in line with current restrictions.
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