Nicola Sturgeon reveals if Scotland will have circuit breaker lockdown

Aug 27, 2021

Ginny Sanderson

Engagement reporter

Good afternoon,

This is a coronavirus update from The Scotsman.

Nicola Sturgeon is not considering a circuit breaker lockdown as Covid cases continue to rise.

It comes as, once again this week, Scotland has recorded the highest ever number of daily cases since the pandemic began.

Meanwhile, a number of countries have been added to the UK's green travel list - meaning you won't have to quarantine after visiting.

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