First Minister Nicola Sturgeon self-isolating after close contact with Covid case
29 August 2021, 21:43
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of someone who has Covid-19.
She said she will be self-isolating pending a PCR test result.
Under coronavirus rules, double-vaccinated adults and all children can avoid self-isolation if they are a close contact of someone with coronavirus so long as they are symptomless and provide a negative PCR test.
The First Minister had her second dose of a coronavirus vaccine in June.
On Sunday evening Ms Sturgeon tweeted: "I've had notification tonight that I've been identified as a close contact of someone who is positive for Covid.
"Accordingly, and in line with the rules, I'll be self-isolating pending a PCR test result.
"My thanks to all the contact tracers working so hard in NHS Test & Protect."
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I’ve had notification tonight that I’ve been identified as a close contact of someone who is positive for Covid. Accordingly, and in line with the rules, I’ll be self-isolating pending a PCR test result. My thanks to all the contact tracers working so hard in NHS Test & Protect.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) August 29, 2021
Scotland has recorded another record number of new coronavirus cases, with 7,113 people testing positive for the first time, according to Scottish Government figures published on Sunday.
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