Omicron has become the dominant variant of Covid in Scotland in time for a busy Christmas period of festive parties and gatherings.
The latest data released by the Scottish Government shows that 792 cases of Covid have now come from the mutant strain - but the actual figure is said to be much higher.
Nicola Sturgeon earlier this week urged Scots to stay at home as much as possible in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. Growing infection numbers in Scotland meant that a number of people are currently self isolating - which left Scotland’s high streets and pubs emptier than usual on the final weekend before Christmas.
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