Omicron

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

What are Covid symptoms in 2023?

A new variant of Covid named Eris has emerged as figures show a spike in hospital admissions this summer

New Covid variant found in UK

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

Apex in 1996 opened its first property, in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, and this remains part of its portfolio. Picture: Scott Louden.

Edinburgh-headquartered Apex Hotels checks in return to profitability

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

Greggs has more than 2,300 shops across the UK after opening far more than it closed over the past year. Picture: Greggs plc

Cost of living winner: Greggs sees sales jump 23% after adding scores of stores

Livingston used a similar initiative when Ross County visited the Tony Macaroni Arena in December 2021. Picture: Roddy Scott / SNS

Livingston come up with novel tactic to increase attendance

The Filmouse will be one of the main film festival venues in August. Picture: Chris Scott

Collapse of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse is a grim omen

Kevin Bridges is in the midst of a 16-show run at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow.

A new era beckons for Scottish culture after a bumper summer of events

Medical staff preparing shots of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. Picture: PA

'Next generation' dual Covid booster jab targeting two strains approved for use

UK approve COVID vaccine that targets original strain and Omicron

Those who have not yet had their spring Covid booster are being urged to come forward.

Yousaf urges those eligible to come forward for spring booster

File photo of a coronavirus advice sign outside Argyle Street station in Glasgow.

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave - expert
Scotland is experiencing another wave of Covid-19 infections as cases of two Omicron variants increase, a public health expert has said.
Lucinda Cameron

An estimated two million people in the UK are suffering from Long Covid. Picture: NationalWorld

Record two million people in UK suffering from Long Covid

Covid Scotland: Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland

Covid-19 infections have risen slightly in Scotland

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Covid levels are continuing to drop.

Covid Scotland: Coronavirus levels drop to pre-Christmas levels

WH Smith's travel business, which runs outlets in airports and railway stations, was hit badly by lockdowns and travel restrictions but has seen a strong rebound in recent weeks.

WH Smith eyes scores more travel site openings amid pandemic recovery

The ONS said retail sales fell back notably in March, with rises in the cost of living hitting consumers’ spending. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

UK retail sales take hit as cost of living crisis intensifies

Scotmid, whose trading roots stretch back more than 160 years, runs scores of local convenience stores such as this one in Laurencekirk.

Scotmid warns of 'significant' inflationary challenges after resilient results

Stock photo by John Devlin.

NHS Forth Valley contact tracing team to disband

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will make an announcement on the wearing of face masks next week

Covid Scotland: Daily cases could reach 60,000 in April

When are you most contagious with Covid? Here's when Covid is at its most contagious and how long it lasts (Image credit: Getty Images/Pexels via Canva Pro)

When are you most contagious with Covid? How long coronavirus lasts

Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Record number of patients in hospital with Covid as restrictions eased
The number of people in hospital with Covid in Scotland has reached a record high, as health boards warn they are facing the most challenging conditions they have ever seen.
Elsa Maishman

What does a positive lateral flow test result look like? Lateral flow test results, explained (Image credit: jonkempnerphotos via Canva Pro)

What does a positive lateral flow test result look like?

Unemployment in Scotland dropped slightly in the last quarter, according to latest figures.

Slight drop in Scotland’s unemployment rate

Unvaccinated women can now receive IVF and other fertility treatments.

Covid Scotland: Unvaccinated women to be allowed IVF treatment

Edinburgh City Council will borrow £1bn.

Edinburgh City Council is planning to borrow £1bn over the next four years

Police Scotland: Officers numbers hit a 13-year low

A care home resident speaks to relatives during a drive-through visit during the first weeks of the Covid pandemic (Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

It’s time to change guidance on care home Covid isolation – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Labour have criticised ambulance turnaround times at Scottish hospitals

Maximum ambulance turnaround times hit nearly 11 hours, figures show

Covid scam messages circulating, NHS health boards report (Photo: Shutterstock).

Covid scam messages circulating in Scotland

NHS Lothian urges all those eligible to take up free flu vaccination

Jason Leitch says there is cause for optimism

Jason Leitch: Omicron wave is ending but pandemic is ‘not close’ to being over

ScotRail will restore services to December levels of 2,000 a day from Monday but they will remain 400 down on pre-pandemic levels. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail to restore 160 services from Monday after Covid staff absences fall

Captain Mainwaring and co appear to have been giving advice to tackle the pandemic (Picture: Chris Ware/Keystone/Getty Images)

SNP latest plan to tackle Covid is like a Dad's Army caper – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Used car sales jump in ‘volatile’ year as EV demand rockets

Humza Yousaf has conceded Scotland has not seen the last Covid variant. Picture: PA

Omicron won't be the last Covid variant, admits Humza Yousaf

A pedestrian walks past a directional sign for a Covid-19 test centre. Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images

One in 10 Covid cases in January was reinfection

The Old Fruitmarket has been among the venues able to host full capacity shows at Glasgow's Celtic Connections festiva since restrictoins were eased by the Scottish Government. Picture: Gaelle Beri

Signs of recovery for Scottish culture at Celtic Connections – Brian Ferguson

Covid figures for Scotland are announced daily.

Here are the latest Covid figures

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday January 27, 2022.

Scotland may be 'close to' scrapping face coverings for school pupils

Picture: John Devlin

Covid advisory committee considered face coverings for primary pupils

Publishing its latest Red Flag Alert data, business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor said the emergence of the Omicron variant hampered growth for firms already impacted by two years of pandemic disruption.

Worries as Scotland suffers 'dramatic' rise in firms facing advanced distress

Lothian will resume a normal weekday service after suffering from Covid staff shortages (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Normal service for Edinburgh buses restarts next week

Menzies Aviation operates at more than 200 airports in some 37 countries.

Edinburgh aviation services group Menzies flags strong trading despite virus

Marston’s, which has been building up its presence in Scotland in recent years, is one of the biggest pub operators in the UK. Picture: Marston's

Pub chain Marston's says Scottish sites more significantly impacted by Omicron

6,934 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours in Scotland.

Latest figures reveal 6,934 new Covid cases reported

The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid pandemic reaching ‘endgame’ - but shouldn’t be treated like flu

Covid restrictions across Scotland ease on Monday (Photo: Michael Gillen).

Omicron restrictions eased in Scotland on Monday

Members of the public walk past a piece of street art by 'Palley' that features Bruce Lee kicking a coronavirus molecule in Glasgow's East End.

All the Covid restrictions changing in Scotland today and what still remains

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Nicola Sturgeon to set out legislative timetable for Indyref2 in 'coming weeks'