People in West Lothian are being urged to scrap Christmas parties as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to make an announcement today about more restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.Public Health Scotland released a statement last night, saying given the number of Covid-19 outbreaks - particularly those caused by Omicron - that are being linked to Christmas parties, people should defer such parties at this time.Nicola Sturgeon is also expected to announce more restrictions during a televised briefing today.Yesterday it was reported that dozens of staff at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride are now having to isolate after cases of omicron were linked to a Christmas party.Dr Nick Phin, Director of Public Health Science
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