Shops that remain open to provide essential services or supplies should have "policies and systems" in place that keep people at a safe distance from each other, Ms Sturgeon says.

The first minister says she will not be reluctant to impose more restrictions if they become necessary.

Nicola Sturgeon says her message to employers is "if the work is not essential then you should not be expecting workers to come to work".

The first minister says "tough decisions" need to be made, but tells BBC Scotland that support is in place to allow businesses to pay wages

"Where ppossible, people should be at home," she adds.

The first minister said: "Your life shouldn't feel normal right now. So, if it does, ask yourself why that's the case."

Ms Sturgeon said people should not be meeting people outside their family group unless absolutely essential.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is "on the cusp of a rapid acceleration of coronavirus cases". She told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme that is why the advice to people is to, where possible, stay at home.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a raft of new restrictions people in the UK must follow.

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Emergency legislation will be used to close pubs that refuse to call time in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

The UK government announced on Friday that licensed premises, restaurants and other venues should shut.

But following reports that a number of pubs across Scotland have ignored that advice Police Scotland said closure orders would be served where necessary.

The prime minister's warning that the UK faces a lockdown if Britons ignore anti-virus measures features on Scotland's front pages.

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MPs are expected to approve emergency legislation that would give the police powers to force people showing symptoms of the virus into isolation.

The powers, which would be time-limited for two years, could also lead to airports being shut down.

Boris Johnson has warned it "may well be necessary" to bring in tougher measures to enforce social distancing.

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Restrictions are being placed on ferry travel after concern was voiced about people flocking to the Highlands and islands to try to escape the coronavirus outbreak.

There are also calls for emergency legislation to stop non residents going to remote parts of the mainland.

Trains have moved to a reduced timetable with a focus on providing public transport for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

ScotRail said changes to the timetable were necessary as availability of its staff and those at Network Rail Scotland had been affected, while there have also been changes to customer demand.

It said reducing the number of trains in service will give more time for extra cleaning on board and in depots, as well as more targeted cleaning at stations.

Changes will be similar to a Sunday service with some additional first and late last trains for key staff, while off peak passenger services may be reduced further depending on demand.

The first minister warned yesterday that stringent new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus should not be considered "optional".

Nicola Sturgeon said guidance about social distancing and self-isolation should be regarded as a "set of rules".

It came as she confirmed the number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland had reached 10, with 416 known cases.

Ms Sturgeon said: "life should not feel normal", and if it did, you should ask "if you are doing the right things".

Schools across Scotland are closed this morning - the first day of the nationwide closure to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

Local authorities are still providing some provision for a small number of young people and the children of key workers.

Yesterday, the first minister said older pupils who had course work to complete should NOT now go into school to finish it, as had previously been advised

It's the first day of school closures and First Minister NIcola Sturgeon has warned that "life should not feel normal".

We'll have coverage throughout the day on developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland.