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Nicola Sturgeon says all Omicron cases in Scotland linked to 'single private event'

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Nicola Sturgeon has revealed the nine cases of the omicron covid variant found in Scotland so far are all linked to a "single private event".

The First Minister said the people identified are all self-isolating at home and have not required hospital treatment. In a statement to MSPs today, the SNP leader announced she expected more cases of the variant linked to the event to be found soon.

Sturgeon did not share details of the nature of the event but did reveal those attending had not recently travelled overseas - which suggests there is some level of community transmission.The omicron variant was discovered in South Africa last week but it is not yet known if it poses more of a health risk to individuals.Scientists are currently working

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