Lockdown easing in Scotland paused for millionson June 1, 2021 at 2:38 pm

Restrictions will be relaxed in Glasgow from Saturday – but 13 other areas will remain under current rules.

The proportion of people who test positive and go on to need hospital treatment appears to be far less than it was in the autumn of last year. Scientists say it’s a very good sign that the vaccine is breaking the link between cases and hospitalisations, but that efforts should be stepped up to maximise protection by getting people to come forward for a first or second jag.