Covid in Scotland: Weekend vaccine numbers up

Summary

The number of vaccinations administered on Sunday was 27,557 which was 25,282 fewer than the record high of the day before
The Scottish government says its Covid vaccination programme is "exceeding" expectations
There is no evidence of community transmission of the South African variant. Five cases have been confirmed in Scotland and a further suspected case, however, they are all linked to travel
In the past 24 hours 928 more positive cases have been recorded, which is 6.6% of all tests
Hospital admissions are steadily falling - there are currently 1,672 Covid positive patients (down 38) and of those people 108 are in ICU (no change)
Nicola Sturgeon says that over the past week the number of patients in hospital with Covid dropped by 280. However, five more deaths have been registered
Accommodation rental websites are being used increasingly to book properties for illegal parties, Police Scotland data suggests

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Over 27,000 vaccinated yesterday...published at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
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The daily coronavirus briefing is next...published at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
Nicola Sturgeon will now lead the Scottish government's Covid-19 briefing.
You can watch the briefing in full on the BBC Scotland channel with all the journalists' questions, or on BBC One Scotland.
The BBC One Scotland coverage will include expert views as well as reaction to the briefing from opposition party leaders and MSPs.
Covid in Scotland: The headlines...published at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
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Covid in Scotland: Police confront rules breach partygoers
- Accommodation rental websites are being used increasingly to book properties for illegal parties, Police Scotland data suggests
- Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said her ambition is to have every adult vaccinated for Covid "in the summer"
- Scottish private sector confidence has climbed to its highest level for nearly seven years despite a sharp drop in output last month, a survey has found
- Health officials say they hope Covid cases in Stranraer can be driven down further by mass testing
Covid in Scotland: Restrictions, guidance and advicepublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 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.
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.
Welcomepublished at 10:46 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
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Nicola Sturgeon will lead the daily briefing from 12.15pm.
Good afternoon and welcome to BBC Scotland's rolling coverage of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday 8 February 2021.
Nicola Sturgeon will lead the daily briefing today alongside Scotland's Chief Nursing Officer Fiona McQueen.
You can watch the briefing in full on the BBC Scotland channel with all the journalists' questions, or on BBC One Scotland.
The BBC One Scotland coverage will include expert views as well as reaction to the briefing from opposition party leaders.