Scotland

Phase 3: Virus suppressed. You can meet people from more than one household indoors. Non-essential offices would reopen, along with gyms, museums, libraries, cinemas, larger shops, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and dentists. Live events could take place with restricted numbers and physical distancing restrictions. Schools should reopen from 11 August. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to confirm first phase of lockdown easing

Latest developments as Scotland eases its lockdown Who can I meet and where? Your questions answered Podlitical: A little lift Ms Sturgeon said on Thursday there had been a "sustained and unmistakable" downward trend in the spread of the virus over a number of weeks, meaning changes could now be made. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Scotland begins to ease out of lockdown

A SIMPLE GUIDE: How do I protect myself? LOOK-UP TOOL: Check cases in your area MAPS AND CHARTS: Visual guide to the outbreak STRESS: How to look after your mental health Source for all graphs and figures: Scottish government's coronavirus in Scotland and its daily briefing. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Scotland: Key figures and trends

"It's always a great honour to take part in the common riding and this year is certainly different, but I was delighted to be asked to take part in the virtual concert," he said. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Scotland: Hawick Common Riding goes online

From Thursday, if people in Scotland develop coronavirus symptoms they must immediately book a test by phone or online and isolate themselves – the aim is for all results to be returned within 24 hours. If the test is positive, the individual will then hear from a contact tracer who will ask them about recent face-to-face contacts, within their household or less than two metres away for 15 minutes or more. … [Read more...] about People in Scotland can meet in groups of eight as lockdown eased