Covid-19 deaths fallagain
Deaths from Covid-19 have dropped in Renfrewshire for the fourth week running.
Figures show that two deaths were registered where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate in the area in the past week - down from four a fortnight ago.
Figures from the National Records of Scotland show that, as of November 21, the number of fatalities in the area since the pandemic began now stands at 601.
Across Scotland, there have now been a total of 12,028 deaths registered due to coronavirus.
In the latest week there were 94 deaths – a decrease of 22 deaths from the previous week.
At council level, Glasgow City recorded the highest figure of 13 deaths, Falkirk recorded eight deaths, and Fife recorded seven deaths.
To date, 4,341,224 people have received their first vaccination, with 3,941,715 having had a second jab.
It comes after Nicola Sturgeon announced changes to the covid vaccine passport scheme during a speech at Holyrood on Tuesday.
Since last month, Scots have been required to show evidence they have had at least two doses of the coronavirus vaccine to gain entry into a number of ‘high risk’ venues or events.
These include large events such as concerts, football matches and nightclubs.
It had been expected that the scheme would be extended to the likes of cinemas, theatres and hospitality venues.
But the First Minister announced this will not happen ‘at this stage’ during her speech at the Scottish Parliament.
The rules on the Covid-19 vaccine certification scheme will change slightly from December 6.
Scots will be allowed to enter venues already covered by the scheme by showing a recent negative lateral flow test result, regardless of vaccination status.
Evidence of both jabs will still be accepted by door staff from this point.
The First Minister hopes the move will encourage people to use lateral flow tests more often to stop hospitals from being overwhelmed during the winter months.
Scots have also been urged to take the rapid tests before socialising with friends and family over the festive period.