What are the social distancing rules?published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2022
Scotland and Wales are relaxing some of their restrictions around gatherings and mixing with others.
Read MoreSummary
Number of people with coronavirus who have died in Scotland rises to 10
Total number of known cases in Scotland stands at 416
First Minister says emergency legislation to shut down pubs defying the government ban is being drawn up
Minister calls on people not to head to the Highlands to self-isolate
Scottish government to send letters to those most at risk of virus
What are the social distancing rules?published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2022
Primark UK stores closing 'until further notice'published at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
The fashion chain says it wants to protect the health of employees and customers.
Read MoreGood nightpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
This concludes our live updates on the impact of coronavirus in Scotland for Sunday.
We will be back tomorrow with all the latest news from across the country.
In the meantime have a good evening, stay safe and enjoy the rest of Mother's Day if you can.
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End of twitter postRAF aircraft sent to Shetland to transfer coronavirus patient to the mainlandpublished at 18:13 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, John MoncrieffAn RAF Hercules aircraft has been sent to Shetland to transfer a patient who's turned ill with symptoms of the coronavirus.
NHS Shetland say the patient is being flown to Aberdeen to be taken to the intensive care unit at the city's hospital.
In a short statement, the health board said it would like to thank the RAF for its support to the people of Shetland.
'These society-changing measures are absolutely crucial and vital'published at 18:04 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesDr Calderwood said the importance of the advice around social gatherings cannot be underestimated.
This includes everything from weddings to house parties.
Quote MessageThe science tells us that those groupings, where people come together who know each other, are the most risk for spread. People are touching each other, they are touching surfaces, they are mingling together. One person at one of these events may actually have the opportunity to pass the virus to many, many others. That's why these society-changing measures are absolutely crucial and vital, because we want to prevent those avoidable deaths.
Dr Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland
'Everybody should be examining their own behaviour'published at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesScotland's chief medical officer said the best estimate of the death rate is "around 1%" but higher for older people and more vulnerable groups.
But Dr Catherine Calderwood added: "But that's with the very best medical care."
She urged everyone to follow the government's advice in a bid to stop the spread of the virus and reduce the pressure on the health service.
Quote MessageWhat we want to do is to reduce those avoidable deaths, the deaths that will occur if our NHS is overwhelmed. Everybody should be examining their own behaviour.
Dr Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland
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End of twitter postScots most at risk to be given medical guidance on self-isolationpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesThe most vulnerable Scots - including cancer patients and those who have had organ transplants - are to be given medical guidance that could see them having to shut themselves off from other family members in their own homes.
They will have to "strictly isolate", First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said and will be given a support package that could see them receive help with getting food and other essential supplies.
Vulnerable advised to take 'extraordinary measures'published at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesThe first minister said 200,000 people in Scotland, who are deemed vulnerable due to medical conditions, will be receive letters containing "strict guidance" on isolation.
Quote MessageThe extraordinary measures which this group will have to go through to protect themselves demonstrates why each and every one of us have to take this seriously.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Vicar gives 'emotional' virtual servicepublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
The Rev Tim Sumpter later also took donations of toilet roll and food for people in need.
Read MorePupils now asked not to attend school to complete courseworkpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesOn Thursday education secretary John Swinney confirmed there would be no exams in Scotland's schools for the first time since the system was launched in 1888.
Ms Sturgeon has now announced fresh guidance in light of "the escalation of the public health advice around social distancing".
She added: "With immediate immediate effect no young person with coursework to complete should attend school to do so."
The first minister said arrangements will be put in place by schools to allow coursework to be completed remotely.
She said the Scottish Qualification Authority's chief examiner fully agrees with the decision and will set out as soon as possible how it will be taken into account in the certification process.
First Minister: 'Protecting people and the NHS is our priority'published at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
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End of twitter postFerry companies advised to only allow 'essential' passengerspublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, CalmacThe first minister also addressed concerns about people travelling to remote communities in bid to escape Covid-19.
Ferry companies have now been advised not to take on non-essential travellers
More background here.
Quote MessageIt is may well be an understandable human instinct to think that we can outrun a a virus but the fact is we can't. What we do is we risk taking it to the places we go and in our remote and rural communities that means extra pressure on essential services and on health services that are already more distant from people.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Publicans urged to 'do the right thing'published at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesThe first minister said a "tiny minority" of pubs stayed open on Saturday.
This was despite a UK government announcement that licensed premises, restaurants and other venues should shut from Friday night.
More background here.
Quote MessageLet me be blunt, in doing so they put lives at risk. My message to them is close now. We will have emergency powers within days to force you to close and we will use these powers if we have to. But you should not wait for that. You should do the right thing now and help us save lives
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Elderly and vulnerable advised to follow 'stay at home' advicepublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, PAQuote MessageIf you are over 70, or in a vulnerable group, I know this is hard, but the advice to stay at home is for your own protection.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
First Minister: 'Don't gather for parties'published at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Image source, AFPQuote MessageDon't gather for parties in people's houses or in groups for, I'm sorry to say, wedding receptions and other celebrations. When you do go outside, and of course it's ok to be outside, don't crowd together in the park or on the beach because that can be almost as dangerous as going to the pub. Beaches should not be busy. Parks should not be full.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon: 'The advice should not be seen as optional'published at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Quote MessageLet me be clear, the advice should not be seen as optional. It should be seen instead as a set of rules to be followed. To protect Scotland we must all do the right thing."
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
First Minister: 'No corner of Scotland is not at risk'published at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
Quote Message"No part of Scotland will not be affected by this virus. No part of out country will not have people who either have it now or or get it in future. And unfortunately no corner of Scotland is not at risk of seeing some of their residents die from it.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Education secretary says S4-6 pupil should not attend school to complete courseworkpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2020
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