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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