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Airbnb hosts in Scotland defy coronavirus lockdown
Airbnb hosts across Scotland are facing police and council action for welcoming guests despite a government ban aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.
NHS struggled to recruit senior anaesthetists before coronavirus
Many Scottish health boards have struggled to recruit as many consultant anaesthetists as they need, making it harder to keep coronavirus patients alive.
Crucial services to disabled people cut due to coronavirus pandemic
Care packages for disabled people have been suspended with immediate affect due to staff pressures resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.
Hundreds of police recruits ‘breach coronavirus rules’
Hundreds of police recruits training at the Scottish Police College in Tulliallan were not given medical checks or made to social distance, we can reveal.
MSPs call on social media firms to crack down on coronavirus misinfo
Dozens of Scottish Covid-19 Facebook groups have been formed in recent weeks, with some being used to promote false information about the pandemic.
Fact check: debunking myths about coronavirus
The Ferret Fact Service is keeping a running tally of misinformation linked to the novel coronavirus outbreak to help everyone stay safe.
If you see anything you think we should check please email us at factcheck@theferret.scot
Homeless ‘should be housed in hotels’ to protect them from Covid-19
Street homeless people must be urgently accommodated in hotels in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to those working to support them.