The first minister said the country remained on course to lift all restrictions on August 9Fully vaccinated people will no longer have to go into isolation if they meet a coronavirus carrier as Scotland takes its final steps out of lockdown. Nicola Sturgeon today acknowledged the disruption self-isolation has caused, particularly in the health sector as hundreds of medical staff have had to miss work despite displaying no Covid-19 symptoms. SponsoredShe confirmed that Scotland remained on course to lift all restrictions on August 9, despite a steady rise in hospital cases in recent weeks. There are 506 people in hospital with coronavirus, the highest since March 12 and an increase of 37, one of the biggest daily jumps this summer. Four coronavirus deaths were reported today.

Source: The Times July 13, 2021 15:56 UTC