Deputy First Minister John Swinney will stand in for Ms Sturgeon on Thursday, taking questions from opposition leaders and MSPs.
The First Minster stated on Friday she had examined optimistic for coronavirus, following a gathering with Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and a visit to the US.
Ms Sturgeon stated this week the virus had “knocked me for six”, and he or she added on Twitter on Thursday that she was feeling higher however “nonetheless not very properly”.
She added: “Immediately @johnswinney will stand in for me at #FMQs.
“I’m beginning to really feel a bit higher, however nonetheless not very properly – Covid managed to essentially ground me sadly.
“I’ll hopefully be again absolutely match after taking remainder of week at house to recuperate. Thanks once more for all the nice needs.”
Ms Sturgeon this week grew to become the longest serving First Minister, however the virus stifled any celebrations that will have been deliberate.
Mr Swinney’s flip at First Minister’s Questions could have come at an inopportune time for the Scottish Authorities, with opposition MSPs persevering with to query his involvement within the log off of a contract for 2 late and over-budget ferries.
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