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Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 16 August 2021

1,567 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   17,354 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.6% of these were positive.  

Devices For 700,000 Children

Work to provide every school pupil in Scotland with a laptop or tablet has started.   Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed discussions with local government are underway to deliver the ambitious commitment, which will benefit 700,000 children.  

Coronavirus Covid-19: daily data for Scotland - 14 August 2021

1,383 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   26,943 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 5.6% of these were positive.  

King Scallop Fishery Closure To Protect Stocks

King scallop fishing by UK and EU vessels is to be suspended in UK waters of ICES area VIId after consultation with the UK scallop industry and the Government's marine science service Cefas.   The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and fellow UK Fisheries Administrations (UKFAs) have closed the fishery in UK waters from 15 August until 4 October 2021 to all over-10m vessels.  

Year of Stories 2022 - Community Stories Fund

Community groups and organisations from across the country are being invited to apply for funding to host events and activities that will celebrate Scotland's Year of Stories 2022.   The new Community Stories Fund, which is worth £300,000, is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.  

Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 12 August 2021 - 356 People Were In Hospital In Scotland Yesterday With Covid-19; 42 Were In Intensive Care.

1,525 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   31,832 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 5.2% of these were positive.  

Monthly Update On The Scottish Economy - August 2021

From the Fraser of Allender Institute.   9th August 2021 marked Scotland's most significant reopening of the economy since the first national lockdown in March 2020.  

Supporting Workers Beyond The Pandemic

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and representatives from Scotland's trades unions led by STUC General Secretary Rozanne Foyer will meet later today (Thursday 12 August 2021) to discuss key issues affecting workers as Scotland recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   Matters such as the need for the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme and reverse plans for damaging cuts to Universal Credit that will see households lose out on over £1,000 per year are on the agenda, as well as discussions on how to ensure workers' needs are protected as Scotland’s economy undergoes transformation to net zero.  

Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 11 August 2021

1,498 new cases of COVID-19 reported 32,735 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 5.0% of these were positive.   10 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.  

UK Online Sales Will Settle At £12.8bn, As E-commerce's 25% Market Share Becomes The New Normal: Parcelhero

As shoppers return to the High Street, online sales have fallen for four months in a row, with Amazon and Etsy reporting a marked slowdown in growth.  But the e-commerce expert ParcelHero predicts online will level out at a quarter of all retail sales.