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Over 50 trespass incidents have been recorded on Scotland’s railways since 20 March, when schools closed ahead of the full lockdown on 23 March.

Some of the incidents reported by Network Rail Scotland include:

• Four teenagers crossing the line in front of a train near Drumgelloch on 15 April, while a train was forced to brake after two men trespassed on the line in Paisley the day before.
• On Easter Sunday, teenagers were spotted on the line near Paisley St James station and a train was forced to carry out an emergency brake after spotting three trespassers on the line near Annan.

• Two youths were spotted attempting to graffiti trains in the north east of Glasgow on 3 April.
• On 29 March a male trespasser caused disruption to trains near Dunbar on the East Coast Mainline and two adults and a child were seen trespassing near Culloden on 27 March.
• A teenage trespasser delayed trains near Mauchline on 21 March.

Liam Sumpter, Network Rail Scotland route director, said: “During the lockdown, keeping your distance doesn’t just mean from other people - it means from the tracks too. Trespassing on the railway can be a fatal mistake."

The store chain says it has agreed terms on 120 branches, but at least seven will not reopen.

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Scotland's Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf says he is "actively looking at" releasing some prisoners early to help combat the spread of coronavirus.

"I think we should be increasing the numbers on home detention and curfew to help us reduce the population," he said in answer to a question from Stewart Stevenson, MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast.

"If we can reduce the population, we can loosen the regime around prisoners as well. With the legislation passed on 1 April, it also gives the government the power for early release, which I am actively looking at and considering in a positive manner.

"Reducing the prison population will allow us to get down to potentially single cell occupancy, which will help stop the spread of the virus."

A quick reminder from Gary Tank Commander ahead of the weekend. Stay. In. The. Hoose.

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An underground-style guide to navigating the coronavirus lockdown at home has been shared.

Lotte Watts, from Peterculter, Aberdeen, said her dad Dave Watts, 67, had designed it.

It offers a guide around the home, including the main yellow "survival line" around the kitchen. Other routes include a green "relax line" featuring the sofa, fire, alcohol, books and the TV, a "study line", and an aptly-named "washing line".

Lotte said: "My dad made this, I think it’s pretty great and wanted to share it with BBC Scotland."

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Rona Mackay, SNP MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, asks what support is being provided by the Scottish government to victims of domestic abuse during the lockdown period.

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf says that regardless of how busy support services and Police Scotland are, the message to those who either feel under threat or have been harmed, is they must call the police, who will treat it as a priority.

"We know that those perpetuating domestic abuse are now in the house almost 24/7, so there is a lot more work being done with third-sector partners and Police Scotland to see what more we can do," Mr Yousaf adds.

"They will take a zero tolerance approach to domestic abuse, lockdown or no lockdown."

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Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says expanding business grants in Scotland to include those with multiple properties means the Scottish government is now "giving far more money" than they would get in England.

Labour's Rhoda Grant had asked in questions to the Scottish government if it intended to match the scheme in England, rather than giving 100% for one property and only 75% to other properties.

Ms Forbes replied: "The Scottish economy is far more dependent on small businesses and our scheme in Scotland ensures that far more small businesses get support because our cut-off threshold is much higher in Scotland than the rest of the UK and eligible businesses with multiple properties will now get further grant funding,

"In England, because grants are based on to the small business bonus scheme, the small business bonus scheme by design is restricted to one property."

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Police officers have raised concerns about the number of speeding and drink-driving offences on Scotland's unusually empty roads.

Police Scotland said that over the Easter weekend 10 people were detected for high-level speeding offences and 16 people were detected for drink or drug driving offences by Road Policing officers.

Supt Simon Bradshaw said: “Drink or drug driving is never acceptable and it is astonishing to see people behave so recklessly, particularly when we all need to be doing our bit to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives."

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Bruce Crawford, SNP MSP for Stirling, asks for an update on the distribution and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Scotland.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman says the Scottish government has a national stockpile for NHS orders, and is also part of a UK-wide procurement exercise to supplement that.

She says social care facilities have their own provisions of PPE which the government is topping up given the current emergency.

"Our stock remains viable across all items of PPE," adds Ms Freeman, who notes there are four routes by which PPE is distributed:

1) Direct via NHS health boards

2) Direct to primary care, particularly GP practices and district nurses

3) Hubs that are assisting local authorities and care home staff

4) Direct deliveries to each individual care home, from today

Clinical director Jason Leitch assures Scotland that health issues will be taken care of during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chest pains, sick children , anything non-Covid-19 related - the health service is still open for everyone, he says.

Backbench MSPs have the chance to put questions about the Scottish government's response to the coronavirus crisis to four ministers - Health Secretary Jeane Freeman, Justice Secretray Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell.

We'll keep you abreast of those questions and answers right here, or you can watch on the Scottish Parliament's TV channel., external

An NHS building near Glasgow is being equipped as a temporary mortuary.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said it would be available to funeral directors in the area "if needed".

The facility will have up to 1,700 spaces.

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A young Scot who moved house during lockdown has made hundreds of new "virtual" friends after his mum appealed for pen-pals to get in touch.

Harley Glen, seven, moved from Edinburgh to Harrogate in March.

His mum Ashley posted on Facebook that she didn't want moving to become a "negative" experience and asked for people to write to her son.

He has received more than 120 letters from children from as far away as Australia, America and New Zealand.

Harley has also made a friend closer to home, Millie, who will be at the same school, Western Primary, when they finally go back.

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Here are the main points from today's briefing:

• First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stressed she believes the lockdown restrictions are working. However, easing up in any way could risk an immediate resurgence of the virus.
• She announced a further 58 deaths from people who have tested positive, although the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 remains stable.
• The first minister outlined extra measures to help the fishing industry, noting that "clearly the market for seafood and shellfish has effectively collapsed"
• Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced more support for the care home sector to reduce transmission of the virus and help staff continue care
• The first minister defended the record on supplying protective equipment after questions from journalists on PPE for the police and nurses.

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Nine residents have died at a nursing home in West Dunbartonshire from suspected coronavirus.

A further sixteen residents at Hill View in Clydebank are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 and one has tested positive.

Operators Advinia said the deaths all occurred in the home, which has 127 residents, since the start of April.

Those with symptoms are being "barrier nursed" by staff.

A spokesman said: “Every death is a great loss and our most heartfelt condolences go to each resident’s family and friends – they are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

“Regrettably, like many care homes across the country, we are now seeing an increase in cases of Covid-19 as the virus reaches its peak.”

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promises to look into claims made by health care workers worried about the supply of protective equipment.

Louise Scott, of STV News, quotes a hospital nurse on a ward with coronavirus patients who says she is horrified to go on shift with single-use PPE that has been worn by other nurses for three consecutive days.

The nurse describes using hand sanitiser on paper towels to try to disinfect equipment. Meanwhile, there is a report of gowns at another hospital that are not suitable.

What does the first minister say to health workers, the journalist asks, who "feel lied to" following promises about supply of protective equipment?

"I would remind any health care worker, we have set up a dedicated email address to email in if they feel they don't have the PPE they need or have concerns and we'll respond urgently," says Ms Sturgeon.

Health secretary Jeane Freeman adds that she is already aware of the issue of gowns. She points out that the gowns are "satisfactory in certain clinical situations" but have been issued in other situations where they are not right for that purpose..

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Peter Smith of ITV News quotes from a survey of almost 1000 people working in social care sector.

He says it suggests that four in every five carers in Scotland say their mental health has been damaged by their work. The same number say they have not been offered support for their mental health. Three in every five say they are still stressed at the lack of protective equipment and three quarters of Scotland's carers say they fear for their own safety.

Health secretary Jeane Freeman says she understands the challenges involved for care workers and that she has been working with experts in the health service, on trauma counselling, with Marie Curie, with Scottish Care and with Cosla - the body representing councils - to look at what more can be done to provide additional mental health support for staff in communies.

"I hope, as we go into next week, we will be able to say a lot more about that," she says.

She promises more details about support by the end of next week.

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Nicola Sturgeon is asked if she is comfortable with police officers carrying out their work in masks that may not be up to the task.

The Scottish Police Federation has claimed new PPE for officers will not provide any "meaningful protection".

The first minister says Police Scotland have confirmed they have a "relevant supply of PPE" for officers dealing with Covid-19 incidents, and their use of type two fluid resistant masks is based on scientific evidence.

Ms Sturgeon says the government works closely with all parts of the public sector "to make sure we have the right supplies and that the quality being used is sufficient".

"We will continue to listen to, and respond to, any concerns raised by staff groups," she added.

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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman says more support is needed for the care home sector to reduce transmission of the virus for residents, and help staff continue to deliver "consistent, compassionate care".

Ms Freeman outlined four areas which have been prioritised:

1. Additional clinical leadership for the sector, with NHS directors of public health formally asked to take on local leadership roles
2. Ensuring care homes have the personal protective equipment they need. From this weekend, PPE will be delivered directly to every care home from the national stockpile, in addition to local suppliers, while there will also be an increase in testing for symptomatic residents
3. Making sure guidance over communal gathering in care homes is being followed
4. Enhancing the role of the Care Inspectorate to make sure it has all support it needs to carry out its work

The health secretary added that she is looking to maximise the potential offered by over 20,000 professionals joining or rejoining the sector.