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Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland 'not hit by second wave' despite spike in cases

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Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is not in the midst of a second coronavirus wave despite a recent spike in cases. The First Minister said at the Scottish Government's briefing on Wednesday that the increase - from two daily cases in early July to 50 in the most recent figures - is a "spike in the first wave".She added it is not clear if there will be a second wave of the virus.

Interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith agreed with the First Minister, explaining the increase in cases could be a result of localised clusters in Aberdeen and other parts of the country.

When asked about whether this is a second wave of the virus by the PA news agency, the First Minister said: "I think what we're seeing is a spike in the first wave."I think.

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