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Gregor Farquharson

BREAKING: East Kilbride schools to close after Friday

Schools in East Kilbride will close on Friday.

That's after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the closure of all schools after class times at the end of the week.

This will affect all schools in East Kilbride, Strathaven, Eaglesham and Waterfoot.

This is due to the growing number of Coronavirus cases in Scotland, with the total number of confirmed cases at 227.

Sturgeon confirmed the school closure (PA)

A third person has also died in Scotland due to the virus

Sturgeon said that closures of schools and nurseries is 'inevitable by the end of this week'.

She also said that they may not re-open before the start of the school holidays.

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