Quality Pork Processors in Brechin confirmed the move after it emerged 19 cases were linked to the plant.
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Abattoir closes for two weeks after Covid outbreak
Quality Pork Processors in Brechin confirmed the move after it emerged 19 cases were linked to the plant.
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Abattoir closes for two weeks after Covid outbreak
Quality Pork Processors in Brechin confirmed the move after it emerged 19 cases were linked to the plant.

Ways to 'accelerate' vaccine plans being examined
A pilot programme for 24/7 vaccinations is among options being considered by the Scottish government.

Over-70 vaccine letters start but blue envelope delay
Vaccination appointments for over-70s in Scotland will arrive on Monday as planned - but in white envelopes.

Two charged over lockdown breach after hill rescue
The women were charged with breaching coronavirus regulations after being rescued from Ben Lomond.

Collapsed wall rail line closed until February
The route near Stonehaven has been shut since a bridge wall collapsed, close to the site of last year's fatal derailment.

Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.
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Abattoir closes for two weeks after Covid outbreak
Quality Pork Processors in Brechin confirmed the move after it emerged 19 cases were linked to the plant.

Ways to 'accelerate' vaccine plans being examined
A pilot programme for 24/7 vaccinations is among options being considered by the Scottish government.

Over-70 vaccine letters start but blue envelope delay
Vaccination appointments for over-70s in Scotland will arrive on Monday as planned - but in white envelopes.

Two charged over lockdown breach after hill rescue
The women were charged with breaching coronavirus regulations after being rescued from Ben Lomond.

Collapsed wall rail line closed until February
The route near Stonehaven has been shut since a bridge wall collapsed, close to the site of last year's fatal derailment.

Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Ways to 'accelerate' vaccine plans being examined
A pilot programme for 24/7 vaccinations is among options being considered by the Scottish government.

Over-70 vaccine letters start but blue envelope delay
Vaccination appointments for over-70s in Scotland will arrive on Monday as planned - but in white envelopes.

Two charged over lockdown breach after hill rescue
The women were charged with breaching coronavirus regulations after being rescued from Ben Lomond.
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