Covid in Scotland: NHS 'under severe pressure'

The health secretary has said the NHS in Scotland is facing a "perfect storm" of rising Covid cases, hospitalisations and pressure on A&E services.

Humza Yousaf was speaking as case numbers reached a record daily high of 7,113.

Mr Yousaf encouraged anyone who has already had a first dose of coronavirus vaccine "not to leave the job half done".

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