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Ms Sturgeon moves to talk about education and reiterates the decision to close schools was one of the hardest she has had to take.

The first minister thanks, children, parents and carers for their efforts during this pandemic.

"Thank you for doing the right thing in keeping your children at home."

She says the Scottish government has published guidance today , externalfor helping those with children at home.

The first minister says it focuses on:

• support for children and young peole at home, particularly those with additional support needs
• support for parents and carers
• support for teachers and school leaders

The first minister says if you can't access food for any reason, be it because you are shielding, self-isolating or can't afford it please seek help, Either from your local authority or the helpline.

That number again: 0800 111 4000

"Nobody should have to worry about access to food."

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The first minister says some 140,000 children are still getting access to free school meals.

Ms Sturgeon highlights £350,000 announced for the Wheatley Group to provide 8,500 food deliveries.

A further 18 schemes will share £400,000 to do the same, she explains.

Ms Sturgeon says some 150,000 people in the shielded group can access help from the national helpline to get help to access food.

There is also information available at NHS Inform, external.

A total of 41,000 packages of food have been delivered so far, she explains.

The national helpline is also for the over 70s, those with disabilities, pregnant women, those with mental health issues and those who qualify for the flu jab.

The number is: 0800 111 4000 and the line is open from 09:00 to 17:00 every weekday.

The first minister expresses her thanks to all the health and social care staff for their "extraordinary work".

Ms Sturgeon says she wants to address people who can't access food at the moment.

Her message is simple: "Help is available."

She says the Scottish Welfare Fund has been increased from £35m to £80m to address this issue.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms 8,450 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland, up 263 from yesterday.

A total of 1,809 patients are in hospital with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, with 169 being treated in intensive care.

A further 12 patients have died, taking the total to 915 in Scotland - but she cautions this figure with the fact death registrations over the weekend tend to be lower.

A lifeline ferry in the Highlands is out of action due to a breakdown, with its replacement boat stuck in a shipyard due to coronavirus-caused delays.

The Highland Council-run MV Corran's propulsion units failed on Saturday.

Its back-up vessel, the MV Maid of Glencoul, has been in a yard for a refit. The council said the work had been delayed due to the virus.

Highland Council has suspended its ferry service while parts are sourced for the MV Corran.

The ferry, which takes five minutes to make the crossing of the Corran Narrows between Corran and Ardgour, serves a large area of the west Highlands.

The alternative route by road from Corran to Ardgour is almost 43 miles long and takes about an hour and 16 minutes to drive.

People living in Fort William, Ardgour, Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morar, Morvern and the Isle of Mull are among those who regularly use the ferry, as well as visitors to the area.

The family of the nurse who the new emergency coronavirus hospital in Glasgow is named after have said they are "very touched" by the tribute.

The £43m NHS Louisa Jordan facility at the SEC campus in Glasgow is now ready to receive Covid-19 patients.

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Murray Crone, the great nephew of World War One nurse Louisa Jordan, said: "The members of our family have been very touched by the dedication, as we have been familiar with her story for many years.

"It is so pleasing that she would be chosen now as a representative of all the volunteers in the Scottish Women’s Hospital during WW1, coping with a Typhus epidemic in Serbia.

"And, of course, also representing all the present day medical workers doing their utmost at this time, fighting against Covid-19."

Mornings with Kaye Adams
BBC Radio Scotland

At 11am on Friday, 179 final year medical students from Aberdeen university graduated two months early in a virtual ceremony to allow them to join the fight against Covid-19.

One of them is Nadia Crolla who tells Kaye it was necessary to graduate this way and was still a lovely day anyway, despite being virtual.

"The best was made out of a bad situation."

Dr Wendy Watson, who heads the fifth and final year of medicine at the University of Aberdeen, says she is so proud of the students.

Dr Watson points out taking the Hippocratic Oath is really important and the ceremony "was very special".

She says the ceremony was held early to allow pre-registration with the GMC and allow new graduates to go onto the wards to look after patients during the Covid-19 outbreak.

New doctor Nadia Crolla tells Kaye she will be starting next week in a medical ward in Aberdeen.

"We are all full very fortunate to be able to give a helping hand," she says.

Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland

Lunchtime Live is about to get underway, here's the top stories today:

• NHS Louisa Jordan opens and stands ready to receive Covid 19 patients
• the UK government is under pressure over the provision of personal protection equipment
• and businesses can now apply for grants to cover 80% of the wages of staff who have been temporarily laid off

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A company that transports live fish to fish farm sites is creating 14 new jobs.

Migdale Transport, which is based in Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, is employing the staff to crew and support a new boat.

The firm says its employees are key workers due to their roles in supporting the seafood industry.

The £13.5m boat for transporting fish has been bought using a loan and asset financing deal from HSBC UK. It will be operated between ports in England and Scottish ports including Unst, Oban and Lochinver.

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BBC Radio Scotland

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Children In Need and Comic Relief will come together for the first time to host the Big Night In, external in Thursday night.

One such recipient of the cash is Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland, which has groups to support young people with the condition and allow them to socialise.

Ella Chambers, a 16-year-old with spina bifida, says while the group has not been meeting recently they have been offering online workouts. Mum Melanie describes the support offered as "brilliant".

Ella is in the high-risk category so has not been out of the house at all for five weeks.

She says: "I'm finding it not so good because I'm not able to do the things that I was able to do.

"I'm also missing my gran, and my nanny and granddad who live 300 miles away and had to cancel coming to see me."

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There is a flood of information appearing across news channels and social media and it can be difficult to keep on top of the latest advice.

So here are our top tips of five places to go to answer your questions...

1. NHS Inform, external

The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing and stay at home advice.

2. Ready Scotland, external

Staying at home does not mean you are alone - there are many ways you can help your community.

3. Citizens Advice Scotland, external

Providing advice on benefits and employment rights.

4. Business Support, external

The latest advice and support for businesses.

5. Parent Club, external

Useful information on how to cope with home schooling and keeping your family safe.

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BBC Scotland News

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Solicitors in the UK are reporting a "spike" in the number of people seeking to make or update their wills amid the coronavirus pandemic.

One law firm has attributed the rise in part to people being "sadly confronted with their own mortality during these times of loss".

Other practices said it could be a result of people having more time to "put their affairs in order".

The UK has so far recorded more than 16,000 coronavirus deaths in hospital.

Read more here.

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BBC Radio Scotland

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Virginia Anderson from the Institute of Fundraising Scotland, external praises fundraisers across the country for their efforts at this time.

• Edinburgh runner raises millions for NHS charities with 5k challenge
• Margaret Payne, 90, 'climbing Suilven' on stairs for NHS
• Captain Tom Moore passes £26m in NHS fundraising

But she warns the charity sector is likely to lose about £4bn of income over the first 12 weeks of the pandemic.

At the same time demand for support from the most vulnerable communities has shot up, she adds.

Large scale events such as the London marathon and the Kilt Walk have been cancelled, but also smaller events like local bake sales are no longer happening either Ms Anderson explains.

She encourages people to think about the people and charities on their doorstep and donate if possible.