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We'll get a further briefing from the Scottish Government this afternoon on the latest figures concerning the coronavirus crisis.

Here's a reminder of the latest situation.

• 542 people are now reported to have died.

• 5,590 people have tested positive for the virus, out of 29,903 tested.

• As of Friday evening, 1,855 people were in hospital with either confirmed or suspected coronavirus, 212 of them in intensive care.

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Jackson Carlaw has faced criticism for speculating on the impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on next year's Holyrood election.

The Scottish Conservatives leader said it would now "look ridiculous" if the SNP pushes for independence at next year's poll.

Mr Carlaw added a factor in Scotland's response to coronavirus was the "economic resilience" of the UK.

But the SNP claimed the remarks were inappropriate.

Companies want to help supply medical equipment but a decentralised response can be "chaotic".

Scotland newspapers report on the selling of unofficial - and unreliable - Covid-19 kits, and plans to use taxis to transport patients.

See the main stories here - and think about buying a paper.

The government says helping poorer countries would help stop a "second wave" of infections in the UK.

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Prince William has said the Church of Scotland has "reinvented itself" in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis.

The prince should have been at the kirk's general assembly next month in his role as Lord High Commissioner.

But the annual meeting of the church's governing body has been cancelled to help reduce the spread of disease.

With churches across the country closed for the foreseeable future, they have found new ways of reaching members, including online services.

Good morning and welcome to our coverage as the country spends Easter Sunday in lockdown.