Nicola Sturgeon no longer isolating after negative covid test result
The Fist Minister was self-isolating last night after she was told she had been a close contact of someone who had tested positive for coronavius.
Last updated 30th Aug 2021
Nicola Sturgeon is no longer self-isolating, after testing negative for coronavirus.
The Scottish First Minister said she was "relieved'' by the results of the PCR test, which she had taken after being identified as a close contact of someone with the virus.
Under coronavirus rules, double-vaccinated adults and all children can avoid self-isolation.
However, if they are a close contact of someone with coronavirus they have to provide a negative PCR test and not show any symptoms.
The First Minister had her second dose of a coronavirus vaccine in June.
Scotland had recorded more than 7,000 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, a new record high, with Ms Sturgeon announcing she had been identified as a close contact.
Following the guidance, she self-isolated until receiving a negative PCR test.
Ms Sturgeon tweeted she was "relieved to report that my PCR test is negative''.
She stated: "Coupled with fact I'm double vaccinated - with second dose more than 2 weeks ago - that means I no longer need to isolate.''
However she said she would continue doing regular lateral flow tests as an "added precaution'' and urged others to do the same.
With the number of people with Covid in Scotland's hospitals also rising, Ms Sturgeon also urged people to follow health advice and take sensible precautions.
She tweeted: "We are seeing a rising curve of cases in Scotland.
"It's reassuring that vaccines are preventing the levels of serious health harms that case numbers like this would once have caused.
"However, we can't be complacent and are monitoring carefully.
"In meantime, please take care.''
Cases reach a new high
Scotland has recorded another record number of new coronavirus cases, with 7,113 people testing positive for the first time, according to Scottish Government figures published on Sunday
The number of patients in hospital with recently confirmed coronavirus infections has also risen for the ninth consecutive day, reaching 507, with 52 in intensive care.
Warning against complacency
Earlier Ms Sturgeon urged people to follow health advice and take sensible precautions to keep themselves and others safe.
She tweeted: "We are seeing a rising curve of cases in Scotland.
"It's reassuring that vaccines are preventing the levels of serious health harms that case numbers like this would once have caused.
"However, we can't be complacent and are monitoring carefully.
"In meantime, please take care.''