Summary

  • At FMQs, the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems press Nicola Sturgeon about the vaccination rollout. The FM insists the immunisation programme is going well

  • Up until 31 January, 8,347 deaths had been registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate

  • In the past week 301 deaths occurred in hospital; 97 in care homes and 42 at home or other settings

  • The current lockdown restrictions will remain in place until "at least" the end of February

  • There were an additional 976 positive cases (5.1% of all tests). The number of Covid-linked hospital patients stands at 1,871 (down 63) and of those 128 are in ICU, which is 12 fewer from yesterday

  • A further 88 deaths have also been registered

  • Results of a study show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus

  • The youngest primary school pupils are likely to return to the classroom from 22 February in a phased reopening

  1. FM pays tribute to Capt Tompublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

    Capt Tom MooreImage source, Getty Images

    Nicola Sturgeon begins by expressing her sadness at the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

    The first minister says he "inspired millions of people and of course he also raised millions of pounds for the National Health Service".

    "Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones."

  2. PM questioned on visit to Scotlandpublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford pays tribute, too, to Captain Sir Tom Moore.

    He says it was wrong for Johnson to visit Scotland last week during a pandemic. He said the PM knew that a plant he was visiting had had an outbreak of Covid -19 just 24 hours earlier. He asks when the PM made the decision to go ahead with the visit.

    Johnson says the rollout of the vaccine across the country is a success, and he is prepared to help with the rollout of the vaccine "across the whole of the UK".

    Blackford says it is an "absolute shambles" and the PM "can't just explain away this absolutely shocking error of judgement". He says there was a "serious Covid-19 outbreak at this plant" but he still continued to visit the area anyway. He accuses the PM of putting "politics ahead of public health". He says Johnson is "the worst possible leader at the worst possible time".

    Johnson says that people of Scotland want to see "the whole country pulling together" and it is "amazing to see Scottish scientists" working on the coronavirus vaccine. He says it is his job to visit all areas of the UK and "no-one is going to stop me".

  3. COMING UP: First minister's update and FMQs is next…published at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    Nicola Sturgeon will begin updating the Scottish parliament imminently about the latest developments around coronavirus in Scotland.

    The first minister will then face questions from opposition leaders about the government's handling of the pandemic, and progress on the vaccine rollout.

    You can follow it all right here on this live page or watch or listen by clicking one of tabs above for BBC One Scotland, the BBC Scotland Channel or Radio Scotland.

    Stay with us...

  4. Postpublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  5. Blackford criticises PM visit to Scotland as 'irresponsible'published at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  6. How much longer will lockdown last?published at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    The first minister has confirmed that Scotland will be in full lockdown until "at least" the end of February.

    Nicola Sturgeon said the current restrictions were working, but added the level of Covid infections clearly remained "too high".

    How much progress does Scotland need to make before lockdown can begin to be eased?

    Our colleague Christopher Sleight has delved deep into the numbers to try to provide some indication.

  7. Lunchtime Live is under way...published at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  8. 'His was a long life, lived well' - PM on Capt Sir Tompublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  9. Covid in Scotland: Restrictions, guidance and advicepublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

    1. Scottish government: Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you can and cannot do, external

    From Tuesday 5 January, mainland Scotland moved from Level 4 to a temporary lockdown, with new guidance to stay at home, external except for essential purposes. Some islands remain at Level 3, external.

    Here's the six new lockdown rules announced yesterday by Nicola Sturgeon, which come into force on Saturday.

    2. Postcode checker, external for COVID restrictions by protection level in areas of Scotland

    3. NHS Inform, external

    The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing, face covering and stay at home advice.

    4. Test and Protect, external

    If you have Covid-19 symptoms go immediately to NHS Inform online or phone 0800 028 2816 to book a test

    The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing, face covering and stay at home advice.

    5. The ready.scot, external website

    It has been updated with the latest help and advice and how you can help others. The helpline number remains: 0800 111 4000

    6. The Clear Your Head website, external

    It's ok to not feel yourself right now, here are some tips to help get you through the pandemic.

  10. PM pays tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moorepublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson opens PMQs with remarks about Captain Sir Tom Moore. He says he "dedicated his life to serving his country and others" and calls his life "a long life, lived well".

    He says Sir Tom brought the country together with his fundraising for the NHS.

    He says his legacy will continue to inspire others to do their best, for generations to come.

    He announces a national clap for Sir Tom and all healthcare workers at 18:00 GMT this evening.

  11. Covid in Scotland: Latest headlinespublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

  12. National clap for Captain Sir Tom at 6pm tonight...published at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  13. Scotland's Covid death toll up to 8,347published at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021
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    The latest weekly National Records of Scotland figures show that, as of last Sunday 31 January, a total of 8,347 deaths have been registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

    440 deaths were registered from 25-31 January, a decrease of 12 deaths from the previous week.

    These figures are higher than the daily figures published by the Scottish government, which only include deaths recorded of people who tested positive for the virus in the preceding 28 days.

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  14. Hoyle leads tributes to Captain Sir Tompublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    Commons Speaker has called on MPs to mark a minute's silence in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died on Tuesday.

    Sir Lindsay Hoyle expressed "deep sadness" at his death.

    "His dignity and determination in raising money for the NHS caught the nation's mood at the most difficult time.

    "He exemplified the best of our values."

    Downing Street has announced that the prime minister will this evening join in a national clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore.

  15. Holyrood flags at half mast in tribute to Capt Tompublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  16. PMQs to start with a minute's silence for Captain Sir Tom...published at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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  17. Welcomepublished at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

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    Good morning and welcome to BBC Scotland's rolling coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland this Wednesday, 3 February 2021.

    Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the latest situation and then take questions from opposition leaders and others at First Minister's Questions from 12.30pm.

    Yesterday the first minister confirmed the current lockdown restrictions will continue until at least the end of February, although some children - mainly early primary pupils - will be able to return to school, and nurseries, from 22 February.

    We may also hear further detail on the Scottish government's plan to introduce tougher 'managed quarantine' measures for all arrivals into the country.

    You can follow the latest developments right here and watch and listen live by clicking on one of the tabs above - for coverage on BBC One Scotland, the BBC Scotland channel and Radio Scotland.