Two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been identified in the UK. Scientists have raised the alarm over the strain, which is believed to be more transmissible than previous versions of Covid-19.There are also fears that the variant could escape some of the protections given by the vaccines.
The Scottish Government yesterday announced new restrictions on international travel as a result of the discovery of cases. All international travellers will be required to take a PCR test before entering Scotland and must self-isolate until they have received a negative result.
Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has urged Scots to ‘redouble their efforts’ in a bid to prevent the spread of the mutant strain.Here is what we know about
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