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David Walker

Scottish Government announces 4,241 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed there have been no further Covid deaths overnight.

The latest figures for Scotland showed that 4,241 new cases had also been identified overnight.

There are currently 1,048 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 90 being treated in intensive care.

To date 4,142,783 people have received their first vaccination with 3,785,214 having a second jab.

The figures come as the Scottish Government announced that they were potentially scaling back their plans for Covid passports.

A sign alerts pedestrians and shoppers to "Avoid Crowds" due to Covid-19 in Glasgow on April 26, 2021 (AFP via Getty Images)

Health secretary Humza Yousaf announced that they were willing to introduce Covid vaccine passport spot checks for those attending large scale events rather than everyone having to show their certification.

The government will engage with organisers to decide the best way forward, with the plans due to be rolled out on October 1.

Concerns were raised that checking every person over 18 at large scale events could lead to delays to matches or concerts.

MSPs have already voted in parliament to launch the initiative, with all opposition parties voting against the plan.

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