SEC in Glasgow to be turned into coronavirus hospital

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the exhibition centre would be used as a hospital.

The SEC in Glasgow is to be turned into a temporary NHS hospital to help cope with the coronavirus outbreak.

Speaking at a briefing at the Scottish Government headquarters in Edinburgh, the First Minister said it could be operational within a fortnight and will initially have 300 beds.

She added that in the fours hours since a Scottish Government campaign for volunteers was launched 10,000 people have registered their interest in taking part.