Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister hints at national lockdown restrictions

To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our  newsletter. Scots face targeted restrictions instead of full lockdown.At yesterday’s coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh, Sturgeon said: “Let me be clear - we are not proposing another lockdown at this stage, not even on a temporary basis.“We are not going to be asking you to stay inside your own homes in the way you did back in March.”Restrictions on travel may be needed in “hotspot” areas but blanket rules will not be imposed on the

coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday. The First Minister said that imposing the next level of measures was 'the most difficult decision point we have faced so far'.

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lockdown restrictions to stop the rising number of Scots testing positive for coronavirus.Sturgeon yesterday warned the public it was "possible we will have to do more" but the Scottish Government did not come to a conclusion today.She met members of her Cabinet this morning to discuss whether a so-called "circuit breaker lockdown" is needed to reduce transmission of the disease in the community, with the SNP leader expected to make a statement to parliament later.We will bring you all the

lockdown restrictions are required to stop the rising number of Scots testing positive for coronavirus. Sturgeon yesterday warned the public it was "possible we will have to do more" after she announced a further 697 people had contracted the virus.

Coronavirus cases have continued to rise across Scotland over the weekend as four deaths were recorded. Nicola Sturgeon said infections are spreading to older people and suggested new restrictions will be considered by experts today and discussed by the government tomorrow.Deputy first minister John Swinney has also said it was a "cause for concern" and warned there could be further restrictions put in place.

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Nicola Sturgeon stressed this included a large number of people who were tested on Friday and Saturday, with a backlog of results being added to Monday's figure. The total number of confirmed cases across the country is now stands at 28,604, with no new deaths recorded yesterday.

universities have seen large numbers of students testing positive since they returned to campus. Institutions told learners they weren't allowed to socialise with anyone outside their accommodation over the weekend.

Nicola Sturgeon has urged students to abide by new lockdown measures introduced by universities.

coronavirus across Scotland.It comes six months since the country was first put into lockdown in March.Sturgeon also introduced at 10pm curfew for pubs, restaurants and bars, which will be enforced on Friday.Cases across the country have increased over the last two weeks as different parts of the economy open up for the first time since late March when the pandemic hit the UK.Over the previous 24-hour period, 383 new cases of the deadly virus were identified in Scotland and one person

coronavirus across Scotland. The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood later today following an emergency COBRA meeting with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a meeting with her cabinet.

“Scottish Labour has consistently urged our governments on both sides of the border to get testing and contact tracing working at scale, but a failure to do so during the first lockdown has hampered our national effort to control the virus and stop it spiralling out of control.“Every effort must be made to ensure our testing and tracing system is working effectively and that people have the right financial and practical support to allow them to isolate when necessary."

Ayrshire seven new positive tests have been recorded since yesterday. The total for the region now stands at 1535.At the moment, 73 people are in hospital with coronavirus and 8 people are in intensive care.The First Minister said: "The Scottish Cabinet will meet tomorrow to take stock.

Sturgeon will speak to Boris Johnson on the phone this afternoon as both Holyrood and Westminster weigh up what options to take.A number of areas already have restrictions in place on social gathering, however it's believed there could be further measures announced later this week.It comes as 245 cases were confirmed over the last 24-hour period with no new deaths.The deaths from a positive case remains at 2,505, while the total number of confirmed cases in Scotland rose to 24,371.On Saturday,

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

Scottish Government’s  quarantine list. Both countries have seen a surge in new cases of  Covid-19  in recent days as the virus continues to wreak havoc across Europe.

Greater Glasgow area as it tries to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.Around 1.75 million people living in Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, North and South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and East Renfrewshire will be banned from having others in their homes for at least another week.The measure goes further than the rule of six which came into force across the rest of the country yesterday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to follow the guidance.She said: "I would ask

Scotland today limiting social gatherings to a maximum of six people from two different households.It comes as the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise.Over the last 24-hour period a total of 70 people tested for the deadly virus, but Nicola Sturgeon said the figure is likely to change. She raised concern over a serious backlog of lab tests in the UK-wide system.The new rules apply to both indoor and outdoor setting, including in pubs, restaurants, homes and gardens.