Summary

  • 36 additional deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland

  • Deal struck to supply PPE from Scottish sources

  • Scotland may have a higher 'R' number for coronavirus

  • People are urged to spend the holiday weekend at home

  • Sixth death confirmed at Isle of Skye care home

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BBC Scotland News

  1. Biomedical science expert voices testing target concerns

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    Allan Wilson, president of the Institute of Biomedical Science, tells Good Morning Scotland that a target of 200,000 coronavirus tests a day in the UK is a source of "real frustration".

    "Given the fact that there was so much turmoil around the initial target of 100,000, to double that target, all it does is put pressure on the laboratories when it is really not required," he says.

    “What we need is a much more targeted approach to how we are going to reduce transmission of this disease and reduce deaths rather than another arbitrary politically-set target.”

  2. From Tweed to Tokyo: How Olympics' postponement has affected fans

    Six people, 5,000 miles, 24 countries. The adventure of a lifetime that would culminate in the greatest show on earth.

    Sadly, the Campbell family's overland journey from their home in the Scottish Borders to the Tokyo Olympics hasn't exactly gone to plan, with the Games postponed to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic

    Their story is included in a tale of fans who had been expecting to travel to Japan this summer.

    Read on for the full story.

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  3. New NHS deal means 'significant' amount of PPE to be made in Scotland

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    The health service has agreed a new deal that means "significant volumes" of personal protective equipment (PPE) can now be made in Scotland.

    Trade minister Ivan McKee revealed details of the agreement, which could provide more than half of NHS Scotland's current weekly requirement for non-sterile gowns.

    Forfar-based firm Don and Low will supply around 2.8 million square metres of the base material required, with this being made into gowns by Glenrothes firm Keela, as well as Redwood TTM Ltd, which is based in Wigan.

    Keela will then work with two firms in Livingston, Transcal and Endura, to deliver the equipment.

    The supply of PPE has been a key issue as Scotland tackles the coronavirus pandemic.

    Mr McKee said the new supply chain agreement would help "to protect us from any global supply issues and ensure frontline staff continue to have the protection they need".

  4. Saturday's headlines

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    Stay with us for the latest developments as the coronavirus crisis continues in Scotland.

    Here's Saturday's headlines so far:

    • A deal is agreed to manufacture more personal protective equipment for health and care workers in Scotland.
    • Scots are urged to stay at home this bank holiday weekend after the first minister said the risk remained too high to ease lockdown measures.
    • Why might the R number be higher in Scotland?

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