Welcome to this lunchtime's top stories.
From our the latest Covid figures to continued commentary on Celtic's controversial Dubai trip.
Here are the five biggest stories so far today.
Nicola Sturgeon announces 92 new coronavirus deaths and 1,656 cases in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a further 92 coronavirus deaths in Scotland in the last 24 hours.
The First Minister revealed that 1,656 new cases of coronavirus were reported overnight, taking the total number to 166,583.
Full article here or keep up with all things Covid-19 on out LIVE blog.
Heartbroken Scot's best pal dies of covid same day he returns to work after beating virus just weeks after paid diagnosed
A devastated Scot who caught Covid two weeks after his best pal told how he returned back to work - but found out his friend tragically died.
Simon Brown, 50, lost friend of 40 years Andy Sinclair, 49, yesterday morning.
Full story here.
'Phased school return' likely for Scottish pupils
Schools could reopen to youngest pupils first under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.
Education secretary Jo hn Swinney said plans were being drawn up for classes to resume next month on a phased return basis.
Full details here.
The real reason 16 Celtic players and staff were forced into self-isolation after Dubai trip
Anxious health chiefs ordered a total of 16 of Celtic ’s players to miss two crucial top flight matches after studying a series of bus trips during the club’s controversial trip to Dubai.
But Record Sport has learned the major reason so many of the travelling party had to self-isolate.
See full details here.
Scots wake up to snow as 'blizzard conditions' weather warning in place for country
Scots have woken up to a winter wonderland after ' blizzard conditions ' last night.
It comes as Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland as Storm Christoph was set to bring difficult weather conditions across the country.
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