Nicola Sturgeon is considering new restrictions on football matches in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron. The Daily Record understands fresh curbs are under discussion by the Scottish Government.
It comes after Boris Johnson delayed an urgent decision on whether to impose further measures to stop covid overrunning the NHS.
The Prime Minister put it off on the same day Scotland recorded the largest number of daily covid cases since September. Sturgeon last week announced new measures relating to socialising and the economy, but she wants to go further.Her Government is looking at extra restrictions, but Sturgeon wants clarity on funding and access to UK-funded schemes like furlough.Ministers are believed to be eyeing events like football