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COVID-19: Omicron now dominant strain in Scotland
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December 17, 2021
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as posted by the channelFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Omicron is now the dominant COVID variant in Scotland - and its R number is likely above 4.
Ms Sturgeon also said people should scale down their Christmas gatherings as she announced £100m would be offered as a lifeline to businesses suffering from the restrictions.
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