Yahoo News Scottish Greens co-leader tests positive for Covid ahead of Cop26
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has received a positive Covid-19 result just hours before Cop26 begins.
The MSP for the Lothian region said she will now self-isolate in line with NHS Scotland coronavirus guidelines.
It means she will miss events at the UN climate summit, which starts in Glasgow on Sunday.
I had a positive Covid-19 test result. I feel very relieved to be double vaccinated and have only cold-like symptoms. I will be self-isolating following NHS advice.
— Lorna Slater (@lornaslater) October 30, 2021
Ms Slater, who is the Scottish Government’s minister for green skills, the circular economy and biodiversity, said on Twitter: “I had a positive Covid-19 test result.
“I feel very relieved to be double vaccinated and have only cold-like symptoms.
“I will be self-isolating following NHS advice.”
Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon showed her support by wishing Ms Slater well on social media.
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