Scotland may see 50% more deaths in second Omicron wave, says expert

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	Covid: Scotland may see 50% more deaths in second Omicron wave, says expert

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Covid: Scotland may see 50% more deaths in second Omicron wave, says expert

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Scotland’s Covid pandemic response must be held to account - Brian Monteith

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