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Last updated: Thursday, 19 November, 2020, 06:42
- Health Secretary to update MSPs on how Covid vaccine will be distributed
- House fire deaths doubled at start of lockdown, MSPs told
- 54 new Covid deaths in Scotland reported on Wednesday
- FM confirms 1,264 new cases of coronavirus
Harry Hill makes plea to save museums devastated by pandemic
Comedian Harry Hill has warned that many museums may not survive the pandemic and told how they have made him feel "happier".
More than half (60%) of galleries, museums and historic houses are concerned about their survival, according to Art Fund, which is launching a £1 million appeal to help museums "weather the storm".
Hill, 56, said museums are the "nature of inspiration" but their precious collections could be "scattered to the four winds".
He told the PA news agency: "We see them as permanent. Museums, on the whole, don't close.
"But we're in this bizarre situation where perhaps half of them are faced with closure if they don't get some sort of bailout or hard cash.
"I'm afraid if people can't buy tickets or souvenirs in the museum shops, then they are in trouble."
Police make further inquiries into Margaret Ferrier's alleged Covid-19 breach
Police Scotland are carrying out further inquiries into an alleged breach of coronavirus rules by MP Margaret Ferrier.
It comes after the force submitted an "initial assessment" to the country's prosecution service.
Ms Ferrier had the SNP whip removed after it emerged she made a trip from Glasgow to the House of Commons while waiting for results of a Covid-19 test and a return journey after being informed she had the virus.
In a statement, Police Scotland said: "We have submitted an initial assessment of the circumstances to (the) Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and are carrying out further inquiries under their direction."
The Crown Office declined to comment.
House fire deaths doubled at start of lockdown, MSPs told
The coronavirus lockdown is a key factor behind the doubling of house fire deaths, Scotland's chief fire officer has told MSPs.
Sixteen people died in house fires during April, May and June, an increase from eight on the number of deaths in the same period of last year.
Chief fire officer Martin Blunden and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) chair Kirsty Darwent have said they believe the increased number of deaths is linked to people spending more time at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The conveners of Holyrood's justice and police committees said the fire chiefs also told them more could be done to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blazes if the fire brigade is made aware of where vulnerable people are living.
In a letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the conveners of those committees – Adam Tomkins and John Finnie – ask for help "overcoming any obstacles in sharing relevant and timely data" with the SFRS.
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Source: scotsman.com
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