The first minister says there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Scotland but it would be prudent to assume this will change in the days and weeks ahead.

Health Protection Scotland and the Scottish government are working closely with health boards on preparedness for potential cases, she adds.

Testing facilities in Edinburgh and Glasgow have enabled quicker notification of results, she says.

Ms Baillie says it is a matter of time before cases are found in Scotland.

She calls for sufficient infection control staff and hospital beds to control the virus.

Ms Sturgeon says the pandemic flu plan is in use to prepare resources and response planning. Plans are well under way and the health secretary will keep parliament updated going forward, she adds.

Labour MSP Jackie Baillie asks what action the Scottish government is taking to prepare the NHS to deal with coronavirus.

The first minister says reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes is a priority and supporting people to make health choices is critical.

Mr Greene says the reality is that type 2 diabetes is on the rise.

The Tory MSP asks the first minister what is being done to improve treatment and does she agree it was a mistake to remove health checks at 40 years old.

Ms Sturgeon agrees prevention, early detection and intervention are important.

Labour MSP David Stewart calls for radical and immediate action to address the long term complications caused by the condition.

The first minister agrees, reiterating that prevention is crucial and treatment is important.

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Tory MSP Jamie Greene asks the first minister what action the Scottish government is taking in response to reports that the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has risen by 40% in the last 10 years, external.

Diabetes Scotland figures show cases rose from 190,772 to 267,615 between 2008 and 2018.

There are also an estimated 26,347 people living with the condition who have yet to be diagnosed.

The first minister says everyone should be given information about treatment and care in a format accessible to them.

Ms Grahame says a GP centre in Newbattle is using e-consult as a default for booking appointments with only a few exceptions.

She warns those unable to use this service are having to attend A&E instead.

Ms Sturgeon says there is a place for e-booking systems but accepts they are not suitable for everyone, and confirms she will ask the health secretary to look into the Newbattle case.

Tory MSP Brian Whittle urges the deployment of simple technology to ensure accessibility and Ms Sturgeon agrees this is important for health boards to consider.

SNP MSP Christine Grahame highlights her concerns of people with visual impairment having good access to medical services.

Blind and partially-sighted people can struggle to get healthcare information in a suitable format, a charity says.

The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) said patients risked missing out on treatments because of the problem.

It warned that relying on others to read documents for them was a breach of medical confidentiality.

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Labour MSP Monica Lennon says thousands of bereaved families are facing agonising delays before finding out how their loved one died, with some waiting up to a year.

Ms Lennon asks: "What action has been taken to end these shocking delays?"

The first minister says this is a matter for the Lord Advocate and the law officers and adds she will raise the issue with James Wolffe this afternoon.

Ms Sturgeon says she would be happy to have the Lord Advocate update Monica Lennon on the issue.

Labour MSP James Kelly raises the public audit committee report on prison pressures published today. Ms Sturgeon says the budget 2020-21 commits an extra £50m for prisons. She adds the prison population is too high and points to efforts to reduce this.

SNP MSP Richard Lyle asks whether the UK government has responded to proposals for a Scottish visa. The first minister says ministers have dismissed them, before describing the migration plan published yesterday as "shocking and shameful".

Welcoming Ms Sturgeon's comments on immigration, Green MSP Andy Wightman says a clear signal that Scotland is welcoming would be giving asylum seekers a right to vote as part of the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill. Ms Sturgeon says the government wants to see asylum seekers welcomed and adds those that live here should feel they are able to contribute.

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says he agreed with the first minister when she introduced plans to expand nursery care, but asks why her councillors in Edinburgh want to remove nursery teachers.

This government is committed to doubling early years care and nursery provision, replies Ms Sturgeon.

Mr Rennie says the first minister has dodged the question.

The first minister insists local authorities take the decisions they feel they need to for their area.

Ms Sturgeon cites again the doubling of childcare provision and the employment of thousands more people in the sector.

SNP MSP Emma Harper expresses concern about nuclear submarine safety. The first minister says she looks forward to the day when there are no nuclear weapons and she agrees to ask her ministers to contact the UK government on the matter.

Tory MSP Maurice Golden says a slow internet connection is costing businesses in his constituency. Ms Sturgeon says people will be offered vouchers as a result of the delay to the rollout of R100, before highlighting this matter is in fact one for Westminster.

Tory MSP Maurice Corry welcomes investment by the MoD to allow aircraft to berth on the shore of Loch Long. The first minister also welcomes investment in conventional defence in Scotland.

Tory MSP Gordon Lindhurst asks about reports that debenture schemes are going to corporate donors relating to common good land in Edinburgh.

Labour MSP Alex Rowley highlights the case of his constituent with MS who has lost benefits due to the "discredited" PIP 20m rule.

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SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing raises the unplanned flaring incident at Mossmoran and the walkout of workers over reported concerns about health and safety.

The first minister says regulators are continuing to monitor the situation but there has been no breach of UK air quality standards.

The Scottish government is staying in close contact with regulators, she adds.

Green MSP Mark Ruskell says ministers have refused to meet with the local community and urges the first minister to ensure the government is represented at an emergency meeting this week.

I’m very happy to consider requests made, replies Ms Sturgeon, before adding regulatory enforcement actions are under way and ministers must respect the independence of this process.

The environment secretary will be happy to keep members updated, she says.

The Scottish Labour leader says there is a workforce crisis in primary care services that goes all the way back to the first minister's door.

Ten years ago Nicola Sturgeon was the health secretary responsible for this, he adds.

"The NHS faces challenges in every part of the UK," points out Ms Sturgeon.

We are putting record sums of money into our NHS and there are record numbers of staff, the first minister insists.

She says that is why the NHS is performing better in Scotland than the rest of the UK.