Coronavirus in Scotland - 'Very likely' lockdown will be extended

Summary

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

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Return to work rules starting to emergepublished at 07:24 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
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Westminster correspondent David Porter outlines the possible developments this week in easing the lockdown.
He says the UK government is required by law to review the lockdown every 21 days, and the next deadline falls on Thursday.
He also says we are unlikely to hear any lockdown easing plans until closer to Sunday after ministers examine the latest figures.
A draft "Return to Work" document has been sent to unions and employers for review.
This includes measures like closing canteens, halting hot-desking and limiting numbers in lifts.
Scotland's most-polluted streets improve during lockdownpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
Air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since lockdown began, figures show.
The levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrous oxide (NOx) have reduced significantly since measures to tackle coronavirus were introduced.
NO2, released from car exhausts, is a serious air pollutant and indirectly contributes to global warming.
Investigating the spread of fake coronavirus newspublished at 06:58 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
In a joint investigation BBC Click investigates the groups behind fake news about the pandemic.
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Audi driver hits 132mph on quiet lockdown roadspublished at 06:52 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
A car was recorded being driven at 132mph on the M90 at Bridge of Earn near Perth at the weekend.
Police describe the driver of the black Audi A4 - who is to appear in court - as phenomenally stupid and say the quieter roads are not a race track.
New lows for deaths in France, Spain and Italypublished at 06:42 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
A French doctor says tests on samples from patients show the virus was present last year.
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First Minister to set out 'test, trace, isolate, support' strategypublished at 06:32 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
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Nicola Sturgeon is to set out her plans on Monday 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.
Good morningpublished at 06:25 British Summer Time 4 May 2020
Welcome to BBC Scotland's live online coverage of the Covid-19 crisis on Monday 4 May.
The first minister is expected to set out how the virus can be suppressed by testing and tracing those who are at risk of passing it to others.