Coronavirus in Scotland - 49 more deaths from Covid-19

Summary

A further 49 people have died from Covid-19, bringing total in Scotland by that measure to 1,811
Nicola Sturgeon says an extension of outdoor exercise is the "only measure" being looked at in the immediate term
UK death toll from people who have tested positive rises to 31,241, an increase of 626 since yesterday
Scotland now has capacity for more than 10,000 tests per day, set to rise to 12,000 next week
Duke and Duchess of Rothesay lead the nation in a two-minute silence to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

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How are young and older people handling the lockdown?published at 08:35 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
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Young people don't want to become the lost 'Covid generation'published at 08:27 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland
Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer, has heard anecdotal evidence of young people fearing they will become a disadvantaged "Covid generation".
He says they are worried about their opportunities being harmed by the coronavirus crisis.
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We've heard from so many young people, particularly young people who can't sit exams this year and will get their qualification through this alternative model the SQA have set up. They think they may get marked down if they go to a school that hasn't done well. Then there is a generation of young people who are stuck in rental accommodation where their rent hasn't topped but their work certainly has stopped. At best they are on 80% of what they earned but some have lost their jobs completely.
Ross Greer, MSP, Scottish Green Party
'We have to wait until the number of cases drops substantially'published at 08:16 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland
Prof Hugh Pennington, respected virus expert, tells Good Morning Scotland he cannot see life returning to normal in the near future.
He says we may be past the peak but it there is a long way to go.
He is also concerned about divergence of messages between the UK and Scottish government.
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We are in the hands of the virus and it entirely depends on how the number of cases moves. But the number is only going down very slowly. Until we have the number of cases substantially reduced over time, so that basically we know we are controlling the transmission of the virus. We have to wait.
Prof Hugh Pennington, Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology, Aberdeen University
'Businesses and livelihoods are being destroyed forever'published at 08:00 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland
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Mr Allan calls on the Scottish government to create detailed guidance for businesses to get back to work and he wants to see a vocabulary that is supportive and understanding of businesses.
He says we are facing the possibility as a society of livelihoods and jobs being gone for a generation.
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The government has to understand there is another front line in this crisis and that is in business. We would like to see them recognise the important role business has in restoring our economy and our livelihoods as a nation.
Tim Allan, President, Scottish Chambers of Commerce
'Small businesses are not taking the law into their own hands'published at 07:54 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland
The head of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has defended the decision by many small businesses, such as shops and coffee bars, to re-open despite the lockdown being extended.
He said there were many businesses out there who were dismayed at the first minister's announcement of a further three weeks of restrictions.
But he said it was unfair to say they are taking the law into their own hands.
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Some businesses have now learned how operate effectively under Covid-19 with social distancing with an entirely responsible approach to business. The guidance is quite loose, the legislation quite broad, so businesses can interpret themselves what is possible and what is safe to do in this environment.
Tim Allan, President, Scottish Chambers of Commerce
What is the shape of economic recovery?published at 07:41 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland
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The government has to treat the current situation as not just a health crisis but an economic crisis, not leading just to recession but to a depression.
BBC Westminster correspondent David Porter tells Good Morning Scotland furlough scheme is costing the country £10bn a month and thoughts have to turn to the economy.
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The Bank of England is predicting a V-shape to this crisis that the economy will crash quickly then bounce back up again but some people predict an L-shape where we keep bumping along the bottom for some time
David Porter, Westminster correspondent
What's making the front pages of Scotland's papers?published at 07:30 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
The papers lead with tributes ahead of VE Day commemorations and Scotland's lockdown exit potentially being slower than other parts of the UK.
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As it happened: Queen tells nation: Never give up, never despairpublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
The Queen pays tribute to those under lockdown who are marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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The families who are loving life under lockdownpublished at 07:05 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Angie Brown
BBC Scotland news reporter
Image source, Stef Scott
Some families say they have been enjoying life under the lockdown because it's giving them the chance to spend more time together.
Stef Scott said her two children - Lewis, 10, and Alex, seven - were flourishing because she and electrical engineer husband Stephen, 42, were at home rather than in the office.
How great has it been?
Read more here.
How would Scots ease the lockdown?published at 06:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
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The Scottish government has turned to crowdsourcing to come up with ideas to ease the coronavirus lockdown, setting up a website inviting people to debate the way forward.
Are any of the ideas any good, and will they make any difference?
VE Day anniversary marked in Scotland under lockdown rulespublished at 06:37 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Image source, Mark Owens/Poppy Scotland
The 75th anniversary of VE Day is to be marked across Scotland in accordance with lockdown rules.
Public events have been cancelled but Prince Charles will lead a two-minute silence from his residence in Scotland at 11:00.
PoppyScotland and Legion Scotland have organised a number of "virtual" commemoration online activities.
Good morningpublished at 06:18 British Summer Time 8 May 2020
Good morning and welcome to live coverage of the Covid-19 crisis on Friday 8 May.