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coronavirus update for Scotland today.The First Minister addressed MSPs in a virtual session where she warned further changes might be made to measures as she attempts to curb the number of cases.Measures to control the pandemic have to be reviewed every three weeks, however rules on indoor household gatherings will not change.Sturgeon also gave further details on rules around wearing face coverings in Scotland.It comes as 13 people who returned a positive Covid-19 test died in the last 24-hour

coronavirus restrictions banning households mixing indoors this weekend. But a political row between Boris Johnson and Labour’s Andy Burnham has meant no decision has been made on Greater Manchester.

Pubs and restaurants will have to close for four weeks, while schools will shut for two weeks as part of new rules announced by the Northern Ireland Executive.

lockdown is still possible and must be avoided “at all costs”, a leading UK scientist warned. Professor Peter Horby said every effort has to be made now to stop a return to the harsh restrictions imposed in March.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Today marks the 104th year that the Erskine charity has been caring for veterans.The first wounded veterans admitted to the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers arrived on October 10, 1916.A total of 13 patients came through the doors of the pioneering hospital when it opened over a century ago. They came from throughout Scotland to the newly opened hospital, to be fitted with

Zoo has been forced to cancel part of it's Autumn light show due to uncertainty over the current coronavirus restrictions. The sanctuary in West Calder, near Livingston, had planned to host a brand-new 'wonderland of spectacular lighting displays' this month.

pubs and restaurants before they close their doors tonight. From 6pm, and for the next 16 days at least, licensed businesses across the Central Belt will not be able to sell alcohol.

coronavirus.Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced the strict new measures on the hospitality industry following a recent spike in infections, which saw more than 1000 cases recorded in the last 24 hours.The country’s nightlife is set to look different when new rules come into force at 6pm on Friday - and heading out for drinks with friends is no longer an option.The rules will be harshest for those living in the central belt, where all licensed premises will be closed.So, where can you drink

coronavirus measures are introduced.

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. The First Minister said the Scottish Government is still working out how to respond to soaring infection levels, with a statement at Holyrood expected tomorrow.

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Nicola Sturgeon has given the clearest indication yet that Scotland may have to enter a stricter period of lockdown to deal with the rising number of people testing positive for Covid.The First Minister said it was "possible we will have to do more" after a further 697 people were confirmed as having the virus yesterday.The SNP leader will meet with health officials later today to assess the latest data from across the country but stressed no final decision on entering stricter lockdown had been

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.

lockdown restrictions are required to bring down the number of people catching Covid-19.Transmission of the virus is on the rise, with hundreds of new cases now being reported each day.One possible option being weighed up by ministers is a so-called "circuit breaker" lockdown.This could see non-essential shops and hospitality businesses told to close temporarily and travel restrictions on the public reimposed.While no final decision has been taken, such a course of action has been hinted at by

coronavirus infection rate.Jason Leitch, the national clinical director, told the BBC another round of restrictions could buy the country 28 days in the fight against the pandemic.He said some closures to business and education would deliver a “short, sharp shock” to the rate of infection without the need for a full lockdown, like the country experience in March.Deputy First Minister John Swinney said on Sunday further restrictions could be considered as the government warned of a “rising

Christopher Lawson jetsetted around the world for three years after jumping bail in the wake of being caught with £15,000 worth of cocaine.Yesterday at Dundee Sheriff Court, Sheriff Tom Hughes told Lawson he had to be jailed because he had taken up drug dealing simply because he enjoyed a luxury lifestyle.Sheriff Hughes said: "You were a person who served his country and you were injured on active service, then you went on to work as a security consultant abroad for several years."You then went

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. International student Reese Chamberlain, 18, was told that he would receive three meals per day while isolating.