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Good Morning Britain 's Dr Hilary Jones has warned the UK is likely about to see a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations.

Concerns raised as less 'at risk' over 65s in region are go for their flu jagThe SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire Pete Wishart has asked the UK Government to make it clearer what a self-administered test involves.Mr Wishart told the PA: “I fully appreciate the difficulties that people face when being asked to carry out these tests themselves.”He added: “The reality is that in the last week we have conducted more than 5000 tests across Tayside and this number is only possible due to the fact that the vast majority of the swabbing is self-administered.“In order to keep the public and testing site staff safe, it is going to continue to be routine for the testing to be self-administered but I think we are also going to have to step up

Covid-19 scare.David Cox, who owns Flex Fitness in Motherwell, broke the news to devastated gym goers following a group session on Monday morning.The professional footballer, who recently re-signed with Cowdenbeath FC, had been delivering outdoor, one-on-one training with a client on Friday.He was then notified that the individual had tested positive for the bug forcing him to cancel classes while he awaits his own test.Posting on Facebook, Cox said: “So after this morning's class I got a call to say one of the guys from the men's class has tested positive for the virus after being here on Friday.“Whilst everything has been deep cleaned at the weekend anyway and he has not been in contact with yourselves, I need to be cautious.“I’m trying

The UK's coronavirus death toll has lifted by two in the last 24 hours in the lowest Monday rise since lockdown began.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Bonfire Night events and Christmas light switch-ons run by the council have been cancelled this year.Councillors agreed at a full council meeting last week to take the early decision to cancel them now rather than spend money and time preparing for them.It follows a recommendation by officers who say the events wouldn’t be able to be held until phase four of the Scottish Government’s route map out of the Covid-19 crisis, which could still be some time away.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will remain in phase 3 because coronavirus remains a significant threat to public health.Christmas lights will still be displayed in the area but there

Pupils have been made to wear face masks at school in Scotland today under new regulations.

relaxed further. Venues have been closed for nearly six months as part of the battle against the deadly virus.

A taxi driver who believed conspiracy theories claiming coronavirus was a hoax has urged people not to be foolish like he was after his wife died from the deadly bug.

will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere. This is because it still has the highest infection rate in the region.

coronavirus R rate could be above one in every regions, the government says.The 'R value' or 'rate' reflects how infectious a virus is.If it is greater than one, the infection will spread exponentially, but if it is lower than one, it will spread slowly and eventually die out.In order for lockdown restrictions to be lifted in the UK, the R rate needed to be below one - and the aim is to keep it below that.However, latest data reveals that the R number range for England is currently between 0.9 and 1.1.As for the growth rate, that is -2 percent to +1% which means the number of new infections is somewhere between shrinking by 2% and growing by 1% every day.Every region, including the North West, has an R rate of 0.9 to 1.1, bar two - the East

hereBut the Greater Manchester Mayor said the amount simply won’t provide enough support.Mr Burnham said: “I am pleased they have at last acknowledged this issue but am sorry to say this move goes nowhere near far enough.“The Health Secretary has already said that he couldn’t live on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) at £95 a week.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Wishaw residents have been sent hundreds of miles for Covid testing - despite having a centre on our doorstep.Locals have been asked to make journeys to the likes of Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and even Belfast to be tested for coronavirus.That’s despite a test centre being up and running in Ravenscraig for several months.Independent Wishaw councillor Angela Feeney has been contacted by several residents about the problem.She said: “I have had calls from several keyworkers about this.

Kate Winslet has been taking the coronavirus pandemic very seriously from the beginning.

supporting people on low incomes to self-isolate on full pay. Speaking on Wednesday, he said: “The national test and trace system is not working in Greater Manchester.“That is our first line of defence against this virus, a fully functioning test and trace is intended to support people to return to a degree of normality that is the whole point.“You want that safety net to be as tight as possible.

Scotland's first coronavirus deaths in six weeks today. The First Minister said that two deaths had been recorded in the past 24 hours meaning the national death toll stands at 2,494.The deaths are the first to be declared since July 16.Ms Sturgeon also revealed that 67 new cases of the deadly virus have been reported since yesterday and the total for the nation now stands at 19,998.

Renfrewshire school after a picture emerged showing pupils crowded together in packed communal areas.A parent of a pupil at Park Mains High School in Erskine shared a picture showing students packed together at the main entrance and dining area of the school.The mum, who does not wish to be named, said she is now keeping her son off school until mandatory face masks are introduced from Monday, August 31.She said: “I am aware it was raining but my son said it’s the same everyday rain or not..“He says they are not using correct entry and exit measures.The mum said year groups were supposed to have separate entrance ways to the school, however everyone has continued using the front door.She said: “It’s like a free-for-all.“My son has a weak

Scotland’s players they’ll be kept safe as fears grow they could be forced to fly into a Covid-19 hotspot Czech Republic next month.Clarke named a 24- man squad for the Nations League double-header against Israel and the Czechs against the backdrop of a global coronavirus pandemic.His side is scheduled to travel to Olomouc a week on Sunday to prepare for a match 24 hours later.But after a recent spike in infections, the Czech Republic is one of three European countries, along with Switzerland and Greece, expected to be added to the UK government’s no-fly list in the coming days.But Clarke insists strict bio-bubble protocol will minimise the risk to which Scotland’s travelling party will be exposed.The national boss said: “I don’t think I

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway, 53, returned to work last month while her husband Derek Draper, 53, remains in intensive care after contracting coronavirus in March.The presenter’s spouse was put into an induced coma after his battle with the virus led to further health complications. Ahead of returning to the ITV morning show as a host, Kate caught up with Piers Morgan, 55, and Susanna Reid, 49, to discuss Derek’s progress.Discussing her children’s reaction to their dad’s ongoing health battle last month, she said: "For Darcey and Billy right now, effectively they've lost their dad."They haven't, he's there, they're talking to him on FaceTime.“He can't respond, but you know he's not a presence in the way he should be in our

Reformer spoke to several parents who were frustrated at the decision, and said they had been assured months ago this would not happen.

Usain Bolt is currently in quaranatine after being tested for COVID-19 coronavirus.

A holiday park worker's open letter she wrote to 'rude' holidaymakers has gone viral.Receptionist Beth Richards said she had been reduced to tears by visitors who were angry at her for attempting to enforce social distancing.She said they believe Cornwall is "immune" from coronavirus as the region still has one of the lowest rates of the virus in the UK.Beth, of Truro, Cornwall, decided to speak out after hearing others who work in shops, restaurants and other holiday parks have also faced a much higher level of abuse this summer.So she published her message in which she asks people to remember staff are "humans too" after a challenging day when several guests at the holiday park where she works left her in floods of tears.She posted her