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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Scottish expert warns COP26 could see rise in cases

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Today’s covid news is likely to be dominated by an expert’s claim that covid restrictions may have to be imposed in the aftermath of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow.

Professor Devi Sridhar, a scientific adviser to Nicola Sturgeon, has warned the 13-day UN summit will lead to an increase in covid-19 cases and put further pressure on the health service, triggering the "need for further restrictions".

Prof Sridhar, who sits on the Scottish Government 's covid advisory group, tweeted the warning in response to a question about whether COP26 will make the coronavirus situation in Scotland worse and lead to new curbs on freedoms.

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