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13/1/2022
Hope On The Horizon With International Data - Dr John CampbellThumbnail for article : Hope On The Horizon With International Data - Dr John Campbell
Dr John says,"Omicron is less severe and natural immunity works.".  
13/1/2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland -13 January 2022Thumbnail for article : Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland -13 January 2022
8,203 new cases of COVID-19 reported*.  Please note that as of 13 January 2022, this figure includes cases identified using either a first LFD (lateral flow device) or PCR (polymerase chain reaction) positive test.  
12/1/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12January 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (January 12th) sold 566 store cattle, 8 adult head of breeding cattle and 113 OTM cattle.   Bullocks (305) averaged 239.5p and sold to 319.2p per kg for a 235kg British Blue cross from Shewglie, Glenurquhart and £1,460 gross for a 715kg Limousin cross from 8 Englishtonmuir, Bunchrew.  
12/1/2022
700 Volunteer Childrens Panel Members in ScotlandThumbnail for article : 700 Volunteer Childrens Panel Members  in Scotland
Children's Hearings Scotland have launched an ambitious national campaign, to recruit new volunteer Children's Panel Members to support children and young people in their local communities.   This year, the organisation aims to recruit over 700 trainee Panel Members from across Scotland.  
12/1/2022
New App To Access Free Period Products
PickupMyPeriod connects to hundreds of venues across Scotland.   A mobile app has been launched to allow users to identify locations across Scotland where period products can be accessed for free.  
12/1/2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 12 January 2022Thumbnail for article : Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 12 January 2022
7,606 new cases of COVID-19 reported*.   46,737 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 19.1% of these were positive.  
12/1/2022
New Species Of Soft Coral Discovered In Scottish WatersThumbnail for article : New Species Of Soft Coral Discovered In Scottish Waters
Scottish Government scientists, collaborating with a Spanish university, have uncovered a new family and species of deepwater soft coral, from seas to the west of Scotland.   Scientists say the discovery of the coral, or seapen demonstrates there is still much to learn about the deep sea around our coasts and highlights the importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as a key tool in conservation efforts.  
12/1/2022
Finance Ministers Seek Covid Funding Flexibility
Finance Ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have called on the Treasury to guarantee that money allocated to support Covid responses will be provided in full, following a meeting with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.   They are also urging action to tackle the cost of living crisis and help households with rising bills.  
12/1/2022
More Funding For Nature Restoration
Projects to help the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by restoring Scotland's natural environment on land and at sea are set to benefit from further funding this year.   The annual Nature Restoration Fund is open to projects that help Scotland's species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery, as well as improving the health and wellbeing of local communities, with at least £12.5 million available in 2022-23.  
12/1/2022
Supporting The Tourism Sector
Details of a financial package worth up to £9 million for Scotland's vital tourism sector have been confirmed by Tourism Minister Ivan McKee.   The funding package is to be administered by VisitScotland and will be split between affected businesses in the following areas: coach operators day tour operators hostels inbound tour operators outdoor/marine visitor attractions.  
11/1/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 11 January 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 11th) sold 12 prime cattle.   Prime bullocks (3) averaged 237.9p (N/C) and sold to 242.0p per kg and £1,668.50 gross.  
11/1/2022
UK Launches Consultation On Domestic Implementation Of Global Minimum Tax For Large Multinational Groups
The UK government has today (11 January 2022) published a consultation seeking views for how a worldwide 15% minimum corporation tax should be domestically implemented.   More than 130 countries signed up to a new global minimum tax framework in October 2021, after G7 agreed in principle during UK's presidency.  
11/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 11 January 2022
10,392 new cases of COVID-19 reported*.   43,739 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 27.7% of these were positive.  
11/1/2022
People With A Positive Lateral Flow Test No Longer Required To Take Confirmatory Pcr Test
From 11 January, most people with a positive lateral flow test do not need to take a confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm they have COVID-19.   If you test positive on a lateral flow device (LFD) test you should self-isolate immediately and register your result on GOV.UK so that NHS Test and Trace can trace your contacts.  
11/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19) Update: First Minister's Statement - 11 January 2022
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on 11 January.   Presiding Officer, Today, I will report on the current course of the pandemic.  
11/1/2022
Prioritising Essential Social Care Services In Scotland
Support for social care is to be intensified as a national priority alongside the NHS and emergency services, as staffing pressures and increased demand reflect the extent and nature of the spread and effect of Omicron.   As a result of staffing availability due to Covid, the Scottish Government and COSLA, working with local partners across the public services in Scotland, have agreed a joint approach to maximise social care support to ensure people receive the care they need, dignity and human rights are upheld, and to avoid further pressure falling on the NHS.  
11/1/2022
Help For NHS During Most Difficult Winter
New remote monitoring tools to support people with Covid to stay safely at home, and free up hospital beds are among a range of steps being put in place to support the health and care workforce and maximise capacity.   Measures include £500,000 to fund 25,000 remote monitoring kits, including additional pulse oximeters, and a dedicated team which will support the early identification of patients who would benefit from antivirals treatments and get these started as soon as possible.  
11/1/2022
Promoting Low Carbon Farming And Protecting The Environment
More than 600 rural businesses with projects that protect the environment and mitigate the impact of climate change will share £30 million from the latest round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 2021.   AECS was launched to promote land management practices which protect and enhance Scotland's natural heritage, improve water quality, manage flood risk and mitigate and adapt to climate change.  
11/1/2022
Large Outdoor Events Resume From 17 January
Measures covering indoor events and hospitality to be reviewed in one week.   Large outdoor events can resume without physical distancing or capacity limits from 00:01 on Monday 17 January, following a review of all measures in place to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  
10/1/2022
Symptoms And Sequelae - Dr John Campbell Explores Colds And Covid Long TermThumbnail for article : Symptoms And Sequelae - Dr John Campbell Explores Colds And Covid Long Term
Common cold symptoms with acute infection, but can there be long term after effects of infection.   Discusses the increased risk of developing diabetes after Covid.