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
Speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh, Nicola Sturgeon told people they had to follow stringent measure to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Quote MessageLife shouldn't feel normal right now, so if your life still feels entirely normal, ask yourself if you are doing the right things?
Nicola Sturgeon, First minister
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes told BBC Scotland's The Seven self-employed workers must receive more help from the UK government.
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Three more patients in Scotland have died after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 10, the Scottish government has confirmed.
The number of known cases of Covid-19 in Scotland now stands at 416, an increase of 43 on Saturday.
Image source, Getty ImagesScots are being warned to avoid travelling around the country during the Easter holidays.
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop said anyone who had booked a holiday cottage or caravan or was planning to visit any area of the country should "stay put".
It comes amid reports that people have been heading to remote areas including the Highlands to self-isolate from the coronavirus.
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Cafes, pubs and restaurants have been ordered to close, to tackle coronavirus. Nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres must do so "as soon as they reasonably can", the government says.
These steps are part of the UK's social distancing measures. Everybody is being asked to avoid non-essential contact with other people.
It follows people with flu-like symptoms - such as dry cough and high temperature - being asked to self-isolate at home, to avoid infecting others.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe first case of coronavirus in Scotland was confirmed only three weeks ago.
Since then a remarkable chain of events have unfolded creating an unprecedented climate of uncertainty.
We take a look back on three weeks that have changed almost every aspect of life in Scotland.
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Scotland's largest council has suspended charges for on-street parking bays from Monday.
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The pandemic has created a major challenge for TV programmes, such as BBC Scotland's Debate Night.
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Image source, GettPolice Scotland is asking employers to consider providing paid leave to members of staff who volunteer as special constables to allow them to support the national effort to tackle coronavirus.
The force said it faced "unprecedented challenges" to maintain policing while managing rising levels of sickness and self-isolation.
Last month a campaign was launched to recruit more special constables, warranted officers with all the powers of regular police officers.
Existing officers are now being urged to increase their volunteering hours wherever possible.
Quote MessageThis is an extraordinary moment and one that requires a collective response. The coronavirus pandemic is presenting an unprecedented and dynamic set of challenges and, to support health professionals and maximise public safety, the policing response is crucial.
Malcolm Graham, Deputy Chief Constable
Scotland's Economy Secretary says the government will send out letters to the most vulnerable advising them of the latest health advice to stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
Fiona Hyslop told the BBC's Politics Scotland programme that it would affect about 200,000 people in Scotland.
It comes after Public Health England said they would send out similar letters to about 1.5 million people south of the border.
Quote MessageClearly as the chief medical officer has said there is a significant number of people, we think about 200,000 with specific underlying health issues.
Fiona Hyslop, Economy Secretary
Journalist Simon Calder told BBC Scotland's The Seven about the significance of the global travel restrictions.
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Churches across the country are live streaming services this weekend in light of the new government advice to limit the spread of Covid-19.
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In a bid to lift our spirits musicians are sharing music online using #covidceildh.
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The ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic dominates the front pages of Scotland's newspapers.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said pub owners who do not follow government advice to limit the spread of Covid-19 will be targeted with emergency legislation "within days".
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Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing is urging people to stop travelling to the Highlands and Islands in a bid to avoid coronavirus.
He spoke out after BBC Scotland reported people with second homes and campervans have been travelling to the area in recent days.
Mr Ewing said: "I am furious at the reckless and irresponsible behaviour of some people travelling to the Highland and Islands. This has to stop now.
"Let me be crystal clear, people should not be travelling to rural and island communities full stop. They are endangering lives. Do not travel."
Mr Ewing also highlighted the "devastating impact" of panic buying and said only "essential travel" should be undertaken.
He added: "We have been in touch with CalMac and industry leaders to discuss what further measures may be required to deal with this issue.”
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageThe pub is an enclosed environment. People are going there to sit near each other, to interact with each other. There are hard surfaces, tables, counters, which are not always cleaned all of the time and so the pub is actually somewhere, where if there is somebody even with mild symptoms, that could spread.
Dr Catherine Calderwood, Scotland's chief medical officer
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