First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells her daily briefing it is "very likely" lockdown will be extended beyond this week
Ms Sturgeon outlines strategy for coming out of lockdown "as soon as the evidence tells us it is safe"
The first minister says she will set out assessment of current levels of infection on Tuesday
Ms Sturgeon says the next phase will be the "test, trace, isolate" (TTI) approach
TTI is all about "breaking the chain of transmission of the virus but without all of us being confined to our homes"
Ms Sturgeon said moves were being made to deliver a TTI strategy by the end of May, with testing capacity expected to have to rise to 15,500 per day
The Scottish government has published its virus tracing strategy, Test, Trace, Isolate, Support, external.
It says this strategy, alongside other interventions, is likely to remain in place until a vaccine is developed.
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The Scottish government will this lunchtime reveal its "Test, Trace, Isolate, Support Strategy", as Nicola Sturgeon leads the daily coronavirus media briefing.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA member of the UK government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) says there is “nothing magical” about the two-metre rule in workplaces, as how long we spend close to other people is also key to avoiding infection.
The government's first draft of its strategy to reopen workplaces, encourages employers to keep staff two metres apart - or if that's not possible, to bring in extra hygiene procedures, physical screens and protective equipment.
Speaking about the two-metre rule on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Sir Jeremy Farrar said: “It’s based on old data about how far, when we cough and we sneeze, the droplets and the aerosols that may come from that spread.
“There’s nothing magical about two metres. Perhaps more important is the time you spend in contact with somebody else. Not just the distance but also the time.”
What is contact tracing and how does it work?
The first minister is due to set out plans for a "test, trace, isolate and support" strategy to suppress coronavirus this lunchtime.
But what is contact tracing?
It's a method used to slow down the spread of infectious outbreaks. It is commonly used in sexual health clinics, when infected patients are told to contact anyone with whom they have been intimate.
In the coronavirus pandemic, it means tracking down anyone sufferers have been in prolonged contact with, to potentially ask them to self-isolate.
This is often done through phone calls to the friends and family of coronavirus sufferers, complemented by an automated location-tracking mobile app.
Unlike tracing in sexual health clinics, it can be difficult to know who you've come into close enough contact with to spread coronavirus. And scientists don't entirely agree what "close contact" is.
Image source, Getty ImagesProf Devi Sridhar said ministers should emulate Germany's strategy to "test, trace and isolate"
The Scottish government will this lunchtime reveal its "Test, Trace, Isolate, Support Strategy".
Last week a public health expert said an army of detectives should be recruited to track the spread of Covid-19.
Prof Devi Sridhar told the BBC the UK was still lagging behind other nations in its response to the pandemic.
She said ministers should emulate Germany which has enlisted medical students and furloughed workers to help "test, trace and isolate".
The strategy involves tracking down and quarantining the contacts of everyone who tests positive for the virus.
The aim is to arrest the growth of Covid-19 so that lockdown restrictions can be eased.
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Nicola Sturgeon will explain the Test, Trace, Isolate, Support strategy this lunchtime
Nicola Sturgeon is to set out her plans this lunchtime for a "test, trace, isolate and support" strategy to suppress coronavirus in the months ahead.
At her daily briefing, the first minister will explain the Scottish government's plan to disrupt "community transmission" of the virus.
She has previously said such an approach will help Scotland "emerge gradually from lockdown".
A paper called Test, Trace, Isolate, Support will be published, setting out the steps individuals are required to take.
These will be in addition to the hand-washing and physical distancing guidelines established earlier in the outbreak.
Join us for extensive coverage of the Scottish government's daily media briefing from around 12.30pm.
Image source, Police ScotlandPolice have warned that quieter roads during lockdown are "not a racetrack" after a man was caught driving at 132mph in Perthshire.
Officers clocked the driver of the black Audi at almost twice the legal speed limit on Saturday evening.
Police Scotland later tweeted: "This recorded speed on the M90 near Bridge Of Earn last night was phenomenal - phenomenally STUPID that is."
The driver is expected to appear in court later in connection with the incident.
Image source, Getty ImagesFilm star Kevin McKidd and his band have recorded a charity single to help food banks.
The Elgin actor - who has found fame with roles including Trainspotting (Tommy MacKenzie) and Grey's Anatomy (Dr Owen Hunt) - has released Leave a Light On with Speyside Sessions.
It is to raise funds for the Trussell Trust.
Speaking in Los Angeles, he said it was challenging getting it all done remotely with everyone involved "strewn all over the place".
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Image source, bbcAn Army-run mobile testing unit has been set up on Skye after a "significant" number of residents and staff at a care home tested positive for Covid-19.
The outbreak was first detected at Home Farm independent care home in Portree last week.
A total of 28 of the home's 34 residents and 26 of its 52 staff have tested positive.
Local MSP Kate Forbes said she had been told there was enough personal protective equipment (PPE) in the home to protect staff and residents.
Image source, Getty ImagesMillions are expected to return to work in Italy
Lockdown restrictions are easing across Europe today as governments move to the next phase of their response to the pandemic.
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Do you have Zoom fatigue? Tech expert Louise Blain says constantly staring at others' faces on video meetings can be tiring.
Video chats mean we need to work harder to process non-verbal cues like facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice, and body language.
Louise recommends keeping meetings short and only using it when necessary.
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Image source, CAMPBELTOWN COURIERTributes have also been paid to Robert Black
A paramedic from Argyll has died in hospital after contracting Covid-19.
He has been named locally as Robert Black, from Campbeltown. He died in a Glasgow hospital on Saturday.
Pauline Howie, chief executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), who did not name Mr Black, said the service had been "greatly saddened" by the loss of a "dear colleague".
And on behalf of the SAS, she offered her "heart-felt condolences and deepest sympathies" to his family.
Louise Wilson
Image source, bbcHope Street in Glasgow has been the most polluted street in Scotland for four consecutive years
Air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since lockdown began, figures show.
The levels of nitrogen oxides have reduced significantly since measures to tackle coronavirus were introduced.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), released from car exhausts, is a serious air pollutant and indirectly contributes to global warming.
But campaigners have warned against viewing short-term improvements as a "silver lining" in the pandemic.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEnergy usage has increased in three-quarters of UK households, costing the average family an extra £32 a month.
Natalie Hitchins from Which? recommends people consider switching their supplier to make a saving on bills.
Most people could save around £300 - or £25 a month - by switching, she adds, almost offsetting the extra costs.
Other actions, like turning off lights and making use of eco settings on appliances, can add up over the long term she says.
Ms Hitchins also highlights that if you are having to work from home you may be eligible for a tax rebate, external.
Here's where to find advice during the pandemic
The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing and stay at home advice.
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.
The latest advice and support for businesses.
Useful information on how to cope with home schooling and keeping your family safe.
Tips from the Scottish government to help get you through this difficult time.
7. Coronavirus (COVID-19): public use of face coverings, external
Scottish government advice on the personal use of face coverings during the pandemic.
Giancarlo Rinaldi
South Scotland reporter, BBC news website
Image source, Borders CollegeBorders College has announced it has had to take the decision to postpone its annual graduation ceremony scheduled to take place in September.
It said it would continue to take health and safety advice during the coronavirus crisis over future events.
A statement added: "We know this will be very disappointing for all our students who are working hard towards completing their qualifications, however we look forward to celebrating with you all at a rearranged event in the future."
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A drug used to treat patients suffering from strokes could be repurposed to treat patients with Covid-19, according to researchers at the University of Aberdeen.
The team is proposing that a clot buster drug could be used to target clots that have already formed, to help tackle lung injury complications.
Dr Nicola Mutch, from the University’s Cardiovascular and Diabetes Centre, said: “Given the urgent time scale of treating severely ill patients and the current burden on the NHS, repurposing of existing therapies is a pragmatic approach in addressing the lung injury complications associated with Covid-19.”
Their work has been funded in part by grants from the British Heart Foundation.