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Coronavirus in Scotland: Covid deaths at highest since June as infections rise across country
Nicola Sturgeon warned people to be vigilant about hygiene and social distancing as infections riseCases of Covid-19 are rising throughout mainland Scotland and deaths are at their highest level since June. Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, said that three people had died and 176 had tested positive for the illness yesterday and warned that it was unlikely she could ease any lockdown restrictions this week given the present rates of infection. However, shortly after her briefing yesterday, the Scottish government confirmed two pilot Scottish Professional Football League matches in front of 300 home fans had been given the green light. Aberdeen v Kilmarnock and Ross County v Celtic are due to take place on Saturday, after each of the home teams submitted detailed operational plans for the safe admission of fans. Rangers v St Mirren will not take place
Source: The Times September 08, 2020 16:07 UTC
