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    May 14

    Glasgow City and Moray will stay in Level 3 to help control cases. Do not travel to or from these areas, unless it's for a permitted purpose. Business support is available. These measures will be reviewed next week. Level 3 rules ➡

    Both Glasgow City and Moray will stay in Level 3
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  2. 1,983,167 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 292 to 230,200 The number of deaths of patients who tested positive remains at 7,661 Latest update ➡️ Health advice ➡️

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  3. May 15

    * Following a data issue affecting the flow of UK Government tests from 8pm on 13/05/2021 until 9am on 14/05/2021 the numbers reported yesterday were lower than expected. This has now resolved and the missing data has been included in today’s COVID-19 test figures above.

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  4. May 15

    1,967,164 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 413* to 229,908 The number of deaths of patients who tested positive remains at 7,661 Latest update ➡️ Health advice ➡️

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  5. May 15

    *Following a data issue affecting the flow of UK Government tests from 8pm on 13/05/2021 until 9am on 14/05/2021 the numbers reported yesterday were lower than expected. This has now resolved and the missing data has been included in today’s COVID-19 test figures above.

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  6. May 14

    Need a reminder of the rules in your area? Use our postcode checker ➡ Please stick to the guidance to keep us moving forward.

    Use our postcode checker to find out which coronavirus level your local authority is in
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  7. May 14

    *Public Health Scotland are aware of a potential data flow issue from UK Government testing sites, which has impacted on the numbers reported today being lower than expected. This has now resolved and the missing data will be reported tomorrow.

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  8. May 14

    1,962,129 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 215* to 228,908 Sadly 2 more patients who tested positive have died (7,664 in total) Latest update ➡️ Health advice ➡️

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  9. May 13

    Wherever you have travelled from, you must complete a Passenger Locator Form before you travel. By completing this form, you are helping to protect Scotland and will avoid being fined. Read more ➡

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  10. May 13

    You should not travel to countries on the red or amber lists unless it is for an essential purpose. Before planning any travel you should check the latest updates on the area you’re travelling to. Know what you need to do before arriving into Scotland ➡️

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  11. May 13

    🚦 From Monday 17 May, Scotland will move to a traffic light system for overseas travel. Find out which countries and areas will be red, amber or green at ℹ️ Countries may move between these lists at short notice.

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  12. May 13

    1,959,362 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 270 to 228,693 Sadly 1 more patient who tested positive has died (7,662 in total) Latest update ➡ Health advice ➡

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  13. May 12

    Remember, everyone in Scotland can now access rapid coronavirus testing. ℹ Free lateral flow home test kits are available for people without symptoms to test themselves twice a week. Order tests now ➡

    Free home test kits available to everyone in Scotland
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  14. May 12

    We know how important Eid al-Fitr is to Muslims in Scotland and around the world. The pandemic has been tough and together we're making progress. But coronavirus hasn't gone away. Please stick to the current rules to keep loved ones safe.

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  15. May 12

    1,955,285 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 345 to 228,423 The number of deaths of patients who tested positive remains at 7,661 Latest update ➡️ Health advice ➡️

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) daily figures
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  16. May 11

    1,950,479 people in Scotland have been tested for The total confirmed as positive has risen by 238 to 228,078 The number of deaths of patients who tested positive remains at 7,661 Latest update ➡ Health advice ➡

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) daily figures
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  17. May 11

    From Monday 17 May most of mainland Scotland, with the likely exception of Moray, will move to protection Level 2. FM explains what this means for meeting friends and family ⬇️ Full list of Level 2 protection measures ➡️

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  18. May 11

    From Monday 17 May, protection Level 1 will apply to the following areas: 🔹 Western Isles 🔹 Shetland 🔹 Orkney 🔹 Remote Highland and Argyll islands Read Level 1 rules ➡

    Some local authority areas have been moved to Level 1
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  19. May 11

    From Monday 17 May, protection Level 2 will apply to the following areas: 🔹 Most of mainland Scotland, except Moray 🔹 Certain islands, such as Skye and Arran Due to rising cases, Moray is likely to stay in Level 3. Read Level 2 rules ➡

    Most local authority areas have been moved to Level 2
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  20. May 11

    From Monday 17 May, new protection levels will apply to most local authority areas across Scotland. Make sure you know which level applies to your local area ➡ Thread: Changes to coronavirus levels ⬇

    Monday 17 May changes to coronavirus protection levels
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