Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: New, fast spreading variant of Covid a 'potentially concerning development'

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By Rachel Mackie

Published 15th Dec 2020, 06:54 BST

Updated 15th Dec 2020, 07:01 BST

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The First Minister has said that the new variant of Covid is a ‘potentially concerning development’ as she prepares to announce the latest updates on any changes to regional restrictions.

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She will be addressing the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday at around 2.20pm.

Follow here for all Tuesday's coronavirus updates.

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