The latest figures showing the number of deaths from Covid-19 in West Dunbartonshire have been released.

The data from National Records of Scotland showed that between November 22-28, there were two fatalities in the area in which Covid was mentioned on the death certificate.

It now brings the number of deaths in the area to 114 since the beginning of this year, and 292 since the start of the pandemic.

The figures come as it was announced in the First Minister's briefing that 16 and 17-year-olds in Scotland can now book their second vaccines, following advice from the JCVI.

It was also revealed that there are nine cases of the Omicron variant, which was originally identified in South Africa, have been detected in Scotland. 

In yesterday's briefing, the First Minister urged people to up compliance with the current Covid regulations - mask wearing, lateral flow testing, getting vaccinated, keeping rooms ventilated and maintaining high levels of hygiene. 

She did not introduce any new restrictions during the speech, but warned that the government would continue to monitor the situation as experts learned more about the new variant and its effects.