Summary

  • Covid-19 linked deaths are falling according to the latest National Records of Scotland report

  • In the week ending 14 February there were 323 fatalities which was 54 fewer than at the beginning of the month

  • The first minister updates MSPs on the coronavirus pandemic and then takes questions from opposition party leaders and backbenchers

  • In the past 24 hours there were 1,121 new positive cases (5.2% of all tests); there are 1,317 positive virus patients in hospital (down 66) and 99 of those are in ICU (down one)

  • The Audit Scotland report published today says Scottish government was not adequately prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic

  • However, it also found that ministers acted quickly to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by coronavirus

  • Conservative MSP Ruth Davidson and Labour's Jackie Baillie highlight the Audit Scotland report at FMQs

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  2. Covid in Scotland: Restrictions, guidance and advice

    Soldier gives vaccinePA Media

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

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

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

    3. NHS Inform

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

    4. Test and Protect

    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. Vaccines

    What should you do if you have concerns about your vaccination appointment:

    • Call your GP
    • Call the helpline: 0800 030 8013
    • As a last resort Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated you could e-mail her team at firstminister@gov.scot
    • If you need to rebook an appointment check out the details in your vaccination letter or go to NHS Inform

  3. 323 Covid-related deaths registered in the past week
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    A total of 9,053 Scots deaths have been linked to Covid-19, official figures show.

    The National Records of Scotland (NRS) weekly figures indicate 323 people died in the week ending 14 February, a decrease of 54 from the previous week.

    The figures are higher than the daily figure announced by Nicola Sturgeon because they include all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested.

  4. Welcome

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    Nicola Sturgeon will begin with an update on the pandemic at 12.30pm.

    Welcome to BBC Scotland's rolling coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic this Wednesday, 17 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.

    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.