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The COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland is part of the COVID-19 pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Scotland on 1 March 2020. [1] Community transmission was first reported on 11 March 2020, and the first confirmed death was on 13 March 2020.
NHS Louisa Jordan hosted COVID-19 vaccine clinics from 8 December 2020. [6] The hospital's last day of operation was 31 March 2021 and its mass vaccination clinic relocated to the OVO Hydro. [7] The last day of the vaccination clinic was 18 July 2021. [8]
Statutory sick pay (SSP) is a United Kingdom social security benefit. It is paid by an employer to all employees who are off work because of sickness for longer than 3 consecutive workdays (or 3 non-consecutive workdays falling within an 8-week period) but less than 28 weeks and who normally pay National Insurance contributions (NICs), often referred to as earning above the Lower Earnings ...
The average worker in wealthy countries takes approximately 14 sick days per year. With an average of 27.5 sick days per year, Norway has the highest rate, followed closely by Finland (26.6 days). Notably, Southern European countries also report significant rates of sick leave: Portugal (23.7 days), France (22.5 days), and Spain (22.4 days). [19]
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 – March 2020; Families First Coronavirus Response Act – March 2020; Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – Includes $1200 stimulus checks, March 2020; Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – April 2020
10 June – Office for National Statistics data shows that COVID-19 cases in Scotland have increased over a week from one in 50 to one in 40. [ 98 ] 11 June – Leading epidemiologist Professor Linda Bauld says there is no need for a return to COVID measures in Scotland after Office for National Statistics data showed an increase in cases.
The surveillance of COVID-19 cases was integrated into existing national Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting (CIDR) system since COVID-19 was made a notifiable disease on 20 February 2020. CIDR is the information system used to manage the surveillance and control of infectious diseases in Ireland, both at regional and national level. [45]
30 new COVID-19 cases are recorded in Scotland, the highest daily rise since 4 June, but no COVID-related deaths are recorded for the fifteenth consecutive day. [ 126 ] The Scottish Government warns people against visiting areas of England subject to lockdown rules, after measures were imposed in Greater Manchester , East Lancashire and West ...