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Naina Bhardwaj

Scottish Government announces 20 deaths and 8,725 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 20 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

The latest figures for Scotland showed that 8,725 new cases had also been identified overnight.

There are currently 1,226 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 16 being treated in intensive care.

To date 4,436,867 people have received their first vaccination with 4,158,818 having a second jab and 3,437,398 have received a third dose or booster.

It comes as Spain has changed its travel rules for holidaymakers who are yet to be fully vaccinated.

Previously, those who had received at least two doses of the vaccine were the only ones who were allowed to enter the country.

New rules mean those who are unvaccinated and have recovered from covid in the last six months will now be allowed to enter.

Scots who fall under this bracket must show a medical certificate or recovery record to prove their covid status at the border.

Travellers must also fill a health control form, which is the equivalent of a passenger locator form, prior to arriving in the country.

However, children under the age of 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination or covid recovery status before entering Spain.

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