The first minister says there is no legal limit in how far you can travel to meet another household, but she asks people to use their judgement.

For example do not go so far that you would have to use someone else's bathroom she explains.

Ms Sturgeon points out that if you go inside a house or share items or do not observe the 2m distancing rule, then you create an opportunity for the virus to spread.

She asks us to read the guidance you can find at www.gov.scot, external.

The first minister points out no changes are risk free but she wants to reassure that "the ground beneath our feet is as solid as possible".

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Ms Sturgeon urges people to keep their reunions with other households to less than eight people.

You should not meet with more than one household at a time, says the first minister.

"While this will not be the law, we also strongly recommend you don't meet with more than one other household per day."

She adds please remember we should be meeting far fewer people than in normal times.

The first minister says before you meet up with people you should think and read the guidance:

• stay outdoors 2m away from people from other households
• avoid touching the same surfaces as them
• for example if at a picnic bring your own food, plates and cutlery, do not share these things
• don't go indoors

The first minister confirms changes to the rules about meeting socially.

Ms Sturgeon says that from tomorrow the regulations on meeting other people will change.

The total number of people between two households meeting up should be a maximum of eight.

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The first minister says people shielding are now well into their third month of not being able to leave home at all.

Ms Sturgeon assures them there will be more information and guidance for those shielding in the next couple of weeks.

She insists the government will be trying to move to less of a blanket approach where individual circumstances are more reflected.

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The first minister says that from tomorrow:

• you can play golf, tennis, bowls and fishing
• sit and sunbathe in parks
• travel, preferably by walking or cycling, for recreation nearby where you live, but avoid public transport
• strong advice is not to travel more than five miles for recreation and leisure
• don't go to islands unless for essential reasons

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The first minister says from Monday teachers and staff can return to schools to prepare for their reopening.

From next Wednesday childcare will be available to more people, for example vulnerable children and the children of key workers.

Childminding services and fully outdoor nursery provision can start to reopen next Wednesday too, with guidance for child minders being issued from Monday.

Respite care, children's hearings and some key health programmes will also restart with details of the timing to come.

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First though Ms Sturgeon focuses on business and says from tomorrow:

• the construction industry can start site preparation in the first phase of its restart plan
• from tomorrow garden centres and plants nurseries can reopen some services
• some drive-thru food takeaway services can also restart
• household recycling centres can open from Monday

The first minister says specific guidance is being published on the Scottish government website, external.

Nicola Sturgeon says the focus on the changes will be on "family, friendship, love".

She says most of her time today will be taken up talking about your ability to interact with friends and family.

Here's some of the latest advice in Scotland, including on the route map out of the crisis and the Test and Protect programme:

1. Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis, external

The Scottish government has identified four phases for easing the restrictions. We expect Nicola Sturgeon to announce the commencement of phase one this lunchtime

2. Test and Protect, external

From today if you have Covid-19 symptoms go to NHS Inform online or phone 0800 028 2816 to book a test

3. NHS Inform, external

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

4. Clear Your Head, external

It's ok to not feel yourself right now, so click here for tips to help your mental health during the crisis.

5. Ready Scotland, external

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

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Nicola Sturgeon says the launch today of Test and Protect bolsters her confidence in the decision to ease certain restrictions.

Test and Protect is Scotland's plan for activating the new phase of the Covid-19 response, which is the "test, trace, isolate, support" strategy.

This is how it will affect us as the easing of lockdown restrictions begin.

The first minister says: "We can now move into phase one of our four-phase route map out of lockdown."

The Scottish government has identified four phases for easing the restrictions, external:

Phase 1:Virus not yet contained but cases are falling. From after 28 May you should be able to meet another household outside in small numbers.

Sunbathing is allowed, along with some outdoor activities such as golf and fishing.

Garden centres and drive-through takeaways can reopen, some outdoor work can resume, and childminding services can begin.

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The first minister says the latest review period ends today and she confirms:

• the R number remains in a range of 0.7 to 1
• government reasonably confident R number has been below one for a period of three weeks
• the prevalence of the virus is reducing
• 19,000 infection cases in Scotland
• the number of patients in intensive care has fallen by 80% since the peak
• number of new hospital admissions has fallen by more than 80%
• deaths have declined for four consecutive weeks.

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Nicola Sturgeon confirms 15,288 people have now tested positive for Covid-19, an increase of 48 from yesterday.

1,238 patients are in hospital with a suspected or confirmed case (down nine), with 37 patients being treated in intensive care (down one).

3,635 people have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for the virus since 5 March.

A further 12 people who tested positive have died, taking the total to 2,316 deaths in Scotland by that measure.

The first minister sends condolences for those who have lost a loved one and thanks frontline workers.

She says the figures show a positive trend, but "progress remains fragile".

The first minister begins: "Today as you're probably anticipating, I will confirm some careful and cautious changes to the lockdown regulations."

Ms Sturgeon says this is only possible because progress has been made in suppressing the virus and that is down "entirely to the sacrifices all of you have made".