coronavirus variant identified in three cases in Scotland.Scotland's chief medical officer said there is 'nothing to suggest' it has escaped into local communities after it was revealed three of the six cases of the new variant were identified north of the border.
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed 249 people have been traced as close contacts of the trio.Scotland's CMO DR Gregory Smith added: "There is nothing to suggest this has resulted in any escape of this variant into local communities.”The three cases of the strain were in found in Scotland from passengers who flew into Aberdeen from Heathrow following a trip to Brazil in early February.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said that the Scottish Government are currently working to.