First Minister will update MSPs on the latest figures and information, as well as her plans to combat the sudden spike in infections.Confirmed Covid-19 diagnosis has soared up and down the country recently, which is blamed on a new strain which is transmitted easier than the previously discovered one.
Parliament has been in recess for the Christmas holidays but has been recalled for only the fourth time in its history so members can debate Boris Johnson's Brexit bill.All mainland council areas were placed in tier four of the Scottish Government's lockdown framework as of Boxing Day.This has resulted in hospitality businesses being shut and people being banned from mixing with other households indoors.Travel restrictions also remain in place.
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