Reading Time: 5 minutesA hub for all SPICe material on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Tag: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland – headline statistics
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe blog provides a update on the latest headline statistics on the Coronavirus (COVID 19) in Scotland.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Constituency support – updated 1 April 2022
Reading Time: 58 minutesBlog containing links to trusted and official sources of information about issues relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
COVID-19: How much has been spent?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe pandemic has resulted in significant revisions to Scottish Government spending plans. This blog examines the information available on spending to date and highlights the challenges in tracking the spend.
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 12 minutesThe Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus)(Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 14 December 2021. If passed, the Bill will mean that the effect of coronavirus cannot be taken into account when setting the ‘net annual value’ and/or ‘rateable value’ for a property, which in turn determines the non-domestic rates that must be paid.
This blogpost considers the context for the Bill and its purpose. It also considers the related secondary legislation that has already been passed by the Parliament.
Scotland’s latest COVID-19 Strategy
Reading Time: 6 minutesA review of the Scottish Government’s latest COVID-19 framework, as we move into a “calmer” period; and ten things for the parliament to look out for
Why are so many vaccinated people catching COVID-19? A guide to interpreting the stats
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog explains which statistics can tell us how effective COVID-19 vaccines are, and which statistics can’t.
SPICe FAQs – COVID-19: international travel and quarantine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis blog looks at managed isolation for international arrivals into the UK.
COVID-19 vaccination certification scheme – frequently asked questions
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides an overview of the Scottish Government’s incoming vaccination certification scheme, or ‘vaccine passports’.
Face coverings: an overview
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog provides an overview of when face coverings must be worn in Scotland and when exemptions apply.