The Dumbarton Academy-educated MSP added: “Test, trace and isolate is now clearly stated as Scottish Government policy.
Day: May 6, 2020
VIRUS: STURGEON PONDERS HOW TO PAY CARE WORKERS
“I will not labour the point, and this is not to say that they are paid enough at all, but social care workers in Scotland are already paid more than their counterparts in England and Wales.
VIRUS: 89 PEOPLE IN ICUs AND 83 MORE DEATHS IN JUST ONE DAY
I am acutely aware that trends in statistics in no way ease the pain of losing a loved one. However, in the broader fight against the virus, this week’s figures give us some hope. The number of deaths has reduced overall, as has the number of excess deaths and that of virus-related deaths, generally and in care homes.
VIRUS: UNPAID CARERS WILL RECEIVE CASH IN JUNE
The supplement will be paid to carers who are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance and have been living in Scotland from the qualifying date of 13 April.
DECISION MAKERS MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT
It is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold those making political decisions to account, particularly during a major national crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic’.
VIRUS: MSP SAYS CARE HOMES ARE THE FRONTLINE
In West Dunbartonshire, 41 deaths where Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate have occurred in care homes – up to 3 May.