Number of Omicron variant cases in Scotland rises to nine

Further cases of the Omicron variant have been identified in Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)

Three new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been identified in Scotland, bringing the total to nine.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said there are now five cases in the Lanarkshire area and four in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, up from the six across the two areas announced on Monday.